Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School

2162 Second Ave
Decatur, GA 30032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
598 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (GA)
#2080 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
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6-9%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
89%
36%
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White
2%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School's ranking?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School is ranked #2080 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School often compared to?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toney Elementary School, Snapfinger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School?
598 students attend Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School offer ?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School part of?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (2nd Semester)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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