Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy 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 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Mascot
Thoroughbreds
School Rankings
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1969 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
93%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thoroughbreds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is ranked #1969 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
531 students attend Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School offer ?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School part of?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break- No School
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
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