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:
1162^nd 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

Number of students: 568

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.0%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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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...)

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 138^th 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
2010	1.95	1172^nd	1183	0.9%
2011	2.81	1196^th	1212	1.3%
2012	3.48	1179^th	1201	1.8%
2013	2.37	1206^th	1225	1.6%
2014	0.57	1230^th	1231	0.1%
2015	9.34	1180^th	1240	4.8%
2016	10.02	1167^th	1233	5.4%
2017	10.47	1117^th	1205	7.3%
2018	9.83	1134^th	1209	6.2%
2019	7.53	1188^th	1234	3.7%
2021	9.33	1143^rd	1214	5.8%
2022	11.37	1145^th	1244	8.0%
2023	14.44	1099^th	1242	11.5%
2024	11.69	1162^nd	1248	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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

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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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1188^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1099^th 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)	17.4	25.8	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	33.5	31.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)	30.3	25.8	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	40.1	33.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)	5	4.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)	11.9	10.6	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	35.5	33.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)	11.5	21.1	9.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	37.4	33.9	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)	10.4	9.2	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	30.5	25.3	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School)	3.1	10.5	7.4%
5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)	33.9	27.9	6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	722	568	21.3%
African American	682	511	25.1%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	23	27	17.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	11
Two or More Races	3	14	366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2162 Second Ave	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3402	568	35	16.2	100.0%	11 (1.9%)	511 (90.0%)	27 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	11.7	1162^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.4	1099^th of 1242 public elementary schools	11.5%	63	10.8	18.8	18.9				17.8	25.9	9.5				8.2			$11,998	$973	$11,025
Charles R. Drew Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	301 E Lake Blvd SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 687-0001	964	80	12.0	34.0%	314 (32.6%)	545 (56.5%)	45 (4.7%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.3%)	92.7	100^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.0%		92	104^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.6%	4	62.9	60.8	81.0				62.9	76.9	74.1				72.1			$17,591	$402	$17,591
Benteen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Cassanova Street SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7300	267	27	9.7	100.0%	40 (15.0%)	121 (45.3%)	79 (29.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.4%)	33.8	789^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.8%		31	819^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.1%	30	23.5	34.0	38.1				47.1	40.0	21.4				11.9			$19,375	$1,504	$17,871
Kelley Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2590 Kelly Lake Rd	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4802	317	27	11.9	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	289 (91.2%)	18 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	36	757^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.3%		48.9	559^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.0%	198	27.3	24.3	32.1				24.2	56.8	35.7				28.6			$15,946	$969	$14,978
Toney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Oakland Ter	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-2102	262	21	12.3	100.0%	7 (2.7%)	221 (84.4%)	20 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	14.3	1109^th of 1248 public elementary schools	11.1%		12.9	1121^st of 1242 public elementary schools	9.7%	12	12.8	5.1	34.9				20.5	18.4	18.6				16.3			$15,626	$1,040	$14,586
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Clifton St SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3400	504	38	13.4	30.8%	178 (35.3%)	252 (50.0%)	19 (3.8%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.9%)	87.7	156^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.5%		85.4	177^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.7%	21	64.8	60.5	68.3				67.8	62.8	58.7				60.3			$16,953	$969	$15,983
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1807 Memorial Dr SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 622-2727	450	35	12.8	79.1%	1 (0.2%)	414 (92.0%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	27	892^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	28.5%		24.6	926^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.4%	34	25.5	24.6	41.5	36.2	48.2	43.8	27.7	35.1	7.3	14.9	28.6	25.0	17.1	21.9	12.5	$9,875	$1,316	$8,560
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	101 5th Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4460	596	51	11.6	6.4%	429 (72.0%)	76 (12.8%)	23 (3.9%)	18 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.4%)	95	65^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.8%		95.3	69^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.4%	4	67.0	74.1	85.5				74.5	76.6	74.4				65.0			$10,243	$96	$10,147
Flat Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3226 Flat Shoals Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4602	552	34	16.4	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	498 (90.2%)	28 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	9.5	1200^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.8%		7.4	1217^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.0%	17	15.6	13.9	15.8				12.7	18.3	10.5				11.8			$12,534	$781	$11,753
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3132 Clifton Church Rd SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(678) 874-4402	949	49	19.5	100.0%	7 (0.7%)	876 (92.3%)	34 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.7%)	34.8	779^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.6%		21.3	984^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.8%	205	35.5	30.1	38.4				37.1	42.9	18.8				22.5			$4,056	$698	$3,358

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

Is Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?

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

How many students attend Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : McNair Middle School
High : McNair High School

What district is Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

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