Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

Summary:

Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 568 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a statewide ranking between 1099 and 1230 out of around 1,200-1,250 schools. It has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating poor academic performance. The school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are significantly lower than the state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 10.8% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 9.5% of 5th graders proficient in math, compared to state averages of 38.4% and 41%, respectively.

While the nearby schools, such as Kelley Lake Elementary and Toney Elementary, also have relatively low academic performance, they tend to perform better than Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy. In contrast, the schools in the City of Decatur district, such as Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary, have significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the state and county averages. The success of the nearby Ivy Preparatory Academy and Charles R. Drew Charter School also suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the stark differences in academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2162 Second Ave
       Decatur, GA  30032


(678) 874-3402

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1162nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McNair Middle School
High:    McNair High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.0%
Hispanic:
4.8%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks worse than 93.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.69. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 1.95 1172nd 1183 0.9%
2011 2.81 1196th 1212 1.3%
2012 3.48 1179th 1201 1.8%
2013 2.37 1206th 1225 1.6%
2014 0.57 1230th 1231 0.1%
2015 9.34 1180th 1240 4.8%
2016 10.02 1167th 1233 5.4%
2017 10.47 1117th 1205 7.3%
2018 9.83 1134th 1209 6.2%
2019 7.53 1188th 1234 3.7%
2021 9.33 1143rd 1214 5.8%
2022 11.37 1145th 1244 8.0%
2023 14.44 1099th 1242 11.5%
2024 11.69 1162nd 1248 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Open Quote This school needs better teachers, staff, and a new principle. This school isn't ran properly, teachers don't care about the students nor their safety. Please don't send your children here. Its a waste of time.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 2 820 0 17 2 n/a n/a 3 844
2010 3 883 0 21 0 0 0 0 907
2011 0 790 0 24 4 0 2 0 820
2012 1 823 0 40 0 0 1 0 865
2013 2 740 0 45 0 2 4 0 793
2014 9 786 0 23 0 0 4 0 822
2015 9 861 1 26 0 0 4 0 901
2016 12 837 0 21 0 0 5 0 875
2017 14 770 0 19 4 0 10 0 817
2018 11 710 4 23 2 0 7 0 757
2019 11 682 0 23 3 0 3 0 722
2020 11 611 0 24 1 0 8 0 655
2021 10 562 0 29 2 0 8 0 611
2022 11 534 1 32 6 1 13 0 598
2023 11 511 0 27 5 0 14 0 568

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 844 59.7 14.1 93.3
2010 907 55.8 16.2 92.9
2011 820 54.5 15.0 92.2
2012 865 55.6 15.5 94.7
2013 793 46.3 17.1 95.1
2014 822 47.8 17.1 98.5
2015 901 50.0 18.0 98.6
2016 875 52.0 16.8 97.5
2017 817 52.0 15.7 97.3
2018 757 49.0 15.4 97.4
2019 722 47.0 15.3 100
2020 655 44.0 14.8 99.1
2021 611 42.0 14.5 99.2
2022 598 38.0 15.7 n/a
2023 568 35.0 16.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 844 59.7 14.1 93.3
2010 907 55.8 16.2 92.9
2011 820 54.5 15.0 92.2
2012 865 55.6 15.5 94.7
2013 793 46.3 17.1 95.1
2014 822 47.8 17.1 98.5
2015 901 50.0 18.0 98.6
2016 875 52.0 16.8 97.5
2017 817 52.0 15.7 97.3
2018 757 49.0 15.4 97.4
2019 722 47.0 15.3 100
2020 655 44.0 14.8 99.1
2021 611 42.0 14.5 99.2
2022 598 38.0 15.7 n/a
2023 568 35.0 16.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $822 (8.6%) $8,777 (91.4%) $9,599
2018 $792 (7.7%) $9,533 (92.3%) $10,325
2019 $973 (8.1%) $11,024 (91.9%) $11,998

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1188th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1099th of 1242 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)17.425.8
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)33.531.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)30.325.8
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)54.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)11.910.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)11.521.1
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)10.49.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)3.110.5
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students722568
 21.3%
African American682511
 25.1%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic2327
 17.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1111
Two or More Races314
 366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students at Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School are 90% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School.

Students who attend Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McNair Middle School
High : McNair High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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