At a glance
Reported students
110
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia other enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
100
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf: 110 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
3.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 149
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.9:1
What the reported data says about Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Clarkston. It is one of 3 current school records connected to State Schools. NCES reports 110 students for 2024–25.
Among 51 combined / other schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.3:1, below the Georgia median of 11.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (48.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 99.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
- 1How do the reported 3.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 99.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.8%
- Hispanic35.5%
- Black48.2%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in State Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Georgia Academy for the Blind
Other · Grades PK–12
100 reported students
Georgia School for the Deaf
Other · Grades PK–12
63 reported students
Public schools near Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Harris Comprehensive School Other · DeKalb County | PK–12 | 76 | 5 mi |
| UHS of Laurel Heights Other · DeKalb County | PK–12 | 53 | 6.2 mi |
| Hillside Conant School Other · Atlanta Public Schools | 01–12 | 67 | 7.2 mi |
| Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls Other · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl | KG–11 | 318 | 8.9 mi |
| Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys Other · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy | KG–11 | 307 | 8.9 mi |
| Department of Human Resources Other · Department of Human Resources | PK–12 | 0 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
What grades does Atlanta Area School for the Deaf serve?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in State Schools.
How many students attend Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf reported 110 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 51 Georgia combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 149 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
The calculated ratio is 3.3:1, based on 110 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 11.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Atlanta Area School for the Deaf a public, charter, or magnet school?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on State Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Atlanta Area School for the Deaf students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is part of State Schools, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Margaret Harris Comprehensive School (5 mi), UHS of Laurel Heights (6.2 mi), Hillside Conant School (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.