East Dekalb Special Education Center serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Dekalb Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
East Dekalb Special Education Center's student population of 165 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Dekalb Special Education Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
54%
36%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East Dekalb Special Education Center often compared to?
East Dekalb Special Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Devereux Ackerman Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of East Dekalb Special Education Center?
The graduation rate of East Dekalb Special Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend East Dekalb Special Education Center?
165 students attend East Dekalb Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East Dekalb Special Education Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Dekalb Special Education Center?
East Dekalb Special Education Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Dekalb Special Education Center offer ?
East Dekalb Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Dekalb Special Education Center part of?
East Dekalb Special Education Center is part of Dekalb County School District.
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