DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Decatur, GA Grades KG–08 Suburb: Large Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA SchoolScore™ B (70)
  • 537 Students
  • 37.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (404)492-5061 Phone

DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is a public charter Elementary school located in Decatur, GEORGIA, operated by the DeKalb County school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 537 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
537.0
State avg: 608.0
▼ 12% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.51:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 74.2%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter
NCESSCH ID
130174004071
State School ID
GA-644-0113
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
DEKALB COUNTY
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1402 Austin Dr
City
Decatur
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30032
County
DeKalb County
Metro Area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1304
State Leg. Upper
13041
State Leg. Lower
13084
Latitude
33.7518
Longitude
-84.2329
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
537
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 537 100%
Not Applicable 230 42.8%
District Info
District Name
DeKalb County
LEAID
1301740
State LEA ID
GA-644
Phone
(678)676-1200
Website
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Stone Mountain
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,789,697K
Federal Revenue
$192,183K
State Revenue
$574,958K
Local Revenue
$1,022,556K
Total Expenditure
$1,483,983K
Instruction Exp.
$806,139K
Support Services
$534,763K
Other Current Exp.
$78,600K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
537 students are enrolled at DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter have?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter has 37.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter serve?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter serves grades KG through 08.
Is DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter a charter school?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is a charter school.
What metro area is DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter located in?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter belong to?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is part of the DeKalb County school district.
How much does DeKalb County spend per student?
The DeKalb County district spends approximately $2,763,469,274 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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