DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter

Charter School 562 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

DeKalb Preparatory Academy (DPA) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Decatur, Georgia, serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a focused mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes high expectations, character development, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also for long-term achievement in college and their future careers.

Beyond its core academics, DeKalb Preparatory Academy distinguishes itself through a structured school culture that prioritizes discipline and community involvement. The school often highlights its dedication to closing the achievement gap by offering personalized instruction and a supportive atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its student body. As a charter institution, it offers an alternative to the traditional district-run schools in the area, providing families in the DeKalb County region with a specialized, mission-driven educational choice.

562

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	19
Black	534
Asian	5
Two or More	4

Black
534 (95.0 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(404)492-5061
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	65
Grade 8	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	48.9%
Male	287	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)