Dekalb County School District

The Dekalb County School District is located in Decatur, GA and includes 146 schools that serve 99,775 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Dekalb County School District spends $10,567 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Dekalb County School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the GA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Dekalb County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Dekalb County School District, 9% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Dekalb County School District serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.