DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School

Charter School 763 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

DeKalb Academy of Technology and the Environment (DATE) is a public charter school located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, serving students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with a focus on environmental stewardship and technological literacy. By weaving these themes into the daily learning experience, DATE aims to prepare students to be informed, responsible citizens who are well-equipped to navigate a rapidly evolving, tech-driven global landscape.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the academy emphasizes hands-on learning and character development. The school’s mission is centered on cultivating academic excellence while fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and community engagement. By providing a structured environment that leverages modern technology and ecological awareness, DeKalb Academy seeks to provide a well-rounded educational foundation that encourages students to think critically about both the world they live in and their future contributions to it.

763

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	48
Black	691
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
691 (90.6 %)
Hispanic
48 (6.3 %)
Two or More
15 (2.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	(770)484-5865
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	759
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 84

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	86
Grade 6	89
Grade 7	92
Grade 8	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	365	47.8%
Male	398	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)