East Dekalb Special Education Center (2025 Ranking)

5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

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%
: ≤20% (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:

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

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	East Dekalb Special Education Center
Pre-K	126
Kind	1
7	1
8	3
9	12
10	10
11	4
12	8

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Total Students

165 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center
2023	110
2022	113
2021	152
2020	207
2019	207
2018	239
2017	239
2016	259
2015	300
2014	307
2013	285
2012	275
2011	275
2010	536
2009	494

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center
2023	6
2022	4
2021	3
2020	4
2019	4
2018	1
2017	1
2016	1
2015	2
2014	1
2012	59
2011	62
2010	62
2009	56
2008	51

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Sat. May 23, 2026

School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (GA)

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	18:1	14:1	15:1
2022	28:1	14:1	14:1
2012	5:1	15:1	15:1
2011	4:1	15:1	15:1
2010	9:1	14:1	15:1
2009	9:1	14:1	14:1
2008	7:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	3%	5%	7%
2022	3%	5%	7%
2021	4%	5%	7%
2020	6%	4%	7%
2019	6%	4%	7%
2018	3%	4%	7%
2017	3%	4%	7%
2016	1%	4%	7%
2015	2%	4%	8%
2014	2%	4%	6%
2013	4%	4%	6%
2012	1%	4%	6%
2011	1%	4%	5%
2010	2%	4%	4%
2009	3%	4%	5%

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Hispanic

13%

19%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	9%	18%	20%
2022	14%	18%	20%
2021	20%	17%	19%
2020	18%	16%	17%
2019	18%	16%	17%
2018	17%	15%	17%
2017	17%	15%	17%
2016	19%	15%	16%
2015	18%	14%	16%
2014	19%	13%	15%
2013	12%	13%	14%
2012	14%	12%	13%
2011	16%	12%	12%
2010	14%	11%	11%
2009	14%	11%	10%

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Black

54%

36%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	51%	36%	60%
2022	58%	36%	61%
2021	45%	36%	61%
2020	45%	37%	63%
2019	45%	37%	63%
2018	48%	37%	65%
2017	48%	37%	65%
2016	49%	37%	66%
2015	51%	37%	50%
2014	54%	37%	67%
2013	56%	37%	68%
2012	55%	37%	69%
2011	49%	37%	70%
2010	51%	37%	72%
2009	49%	39%	74%

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White

23%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	33%	36%	10%
2022	22%	37%	10%
2021	29%	38%	11%
2020	27%	39%	11%
2019	27%	39%	11%
2018	30%	40%	10%
2017	30%	40%	10%
2016	27%	41%	10%
2015	28%	42%	12%
2014	24%	43%	11%
2013	27%	43%	11%
2012	28%	44%	11%
2011	32%	44%	11%
2010	33%	45%	11%
2009	34%	46%	11%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	4%	5%	3%
2022	3%	4%	2%
2021	2%	4%	2%
2020	3%	4%	2%
2019	3%	4%	2%
2018	2%	4%	1%
2017	2%	4%	1%
2016	4%	3%	1%
2015	1%	3%	3%
2014	1%	3%	1%
2013	1%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.64

0.71

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	0.63	0.71	0.59
2022	0.60	0.70	0.58
2021	0.68	0.70	0.58
2020	0.69	0.69	0.56
2019	0.69	0.69	0.56
2018	0.66	0.68	0.54
2017	0.66	0.68	0.54
2016	0.66	0.68	0.53
2015	0.63	0.67	0.53
2014	0.62	0.67	0.52
2013	0.60	0.67	0.51
2012	0.61	0.66	0.50
2011	0.64	0.66	0.48
2010	0.62	0.65	0.46
2009	0.63	0.64	0.43

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≤20%

84%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2021-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	20%	84%	75%
2022	50%	84%	76%
2021	50%	84%	75%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

55%

59%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	36%	54%	75%
2022	7%	53%	68%
2021	39%	53%	67%
2020	20%	55%	69%
2019	20%	55%	69%
2018	3%	57%	68%
2017	3%	57%	68%
2016	14%	57%	67%
2015	2%	57%	68%
2014	20%	56%	68%
2013	41%	53%	66%
2012	21%	51%	65%
2011	7%	51%	64%
2010	3%	48%	61%
2009	3%	44%	57%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	East Dekalb Special Education Center	Georgia	Dekalb County School District
2023	1%	6%	2%
2022	2%	5%	3%
2021	1%	4%	2%
2020	1%	5%	4%
2019	1%	5%	4%
2016	1%	5%	4%
2014	1%	6%	4%
2009	1%	9%	9%
2008	1%	9%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Dekalb County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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 20%, 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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