Enrollment
174
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, GA
Westchester Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westchester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130168004156
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westchester Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 23
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westchester Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Elementary School ranks #1 of 23 schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: City Schools of Decatur · Georgia
NCES ID 130168004156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westchester Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westchester Elementary School
Westchester Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Decatur, Georgia, enrolling 174 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, Westchester Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Georgia schools and 24% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.0% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Georgia average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Georgia schools, with 174 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding City Schools of Decatur spends $16,600 per pupil, 20% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Decatur's public schools, it stands alongside Peachcrest Elementary School (729 students): Westchester Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 15.8:1).
City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students) and Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students) alongside Westchester Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westchester Elementary School compares
Westchester Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 90% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Westchester Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City Schools of Decatur, which includes Westchester Elementary School.
$16,600
Per student
+20%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 34.9%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westchester Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnona Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westchester Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Decatur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peachcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
729 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Narvie Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Canby Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~174 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westchester Elementary School
How many students attend Westchester Elementary School?
Westchester Elementary School has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westchester Elementary School?
6.0% of students at Westchester Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westchester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westchester Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchester Elementary School?
Westchester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westchester Elementary School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Elementary School ranks #1 of 23 schools in Decatur, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
Is Westchester Elementary School a good school?
Westchester Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in City Schools of Decatur?
Besides Westchester Elementary School, City Schools of Decatur also operates Decatur High School (1,901 students), Beacon Hill Middle School (1,285 students), and Talley Street Upper Elementary School (623 students). See the City Schools of Decatur district page for the complete list.
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