Very Good
#513 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 23% in state
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts
Elementary School · Dekalb County · Avondale Estates, GA
A Dekalb County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
- Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,813
Median home value
$510,900
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
71.6%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Robert Shaw Theme SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Museum School Avondale EstatesCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 3–5 | 1.5 mi | 638 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 131
- Rank in district
- #20 of 131
- District spending per student
- $15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Avondale Estates, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 591 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts
What grades does Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts serve?
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts?
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts rank in GA?
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts ranks #513 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts?
64.6% of students at Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (678) 874-1302
- Area population (ZIP 30002)
- 5,507
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30002; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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