EAST DEKALB SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER
East DeKalb Special Education Center is a public school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Stone Mountain, GA with about 221 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, East DeKalb Special Education Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 110:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The East DeKalb Special Education Center, located on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain, Georgia, serves as a specialized educational facility within the DeKalb County School District. The center is dedicated to providing tailored academic, behavioral, and therapeutic support for students with diverse learning needs. By focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs), the facility aims to foster an inclusive environment where students can develop essential life skills, improve academic proficiency, and prepare for their future transitions.
The school is structured to provide a more intensive level of support than may be available in a traditional classroom setting. With a staff comprised of specialized educators, therapists, and support personnel, East DeKalb works to address the unique challenges of its student population through evidence-based interventions and a highly structured, supportive atmosphere. The center plays a vital role in the district’s mission to ensure that all students, regardless of their specific abilities or disabilities, have access to high-quality educational opportunities and the resources necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact East DeKalb Special Education Center at (678) 676-1890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
EAST DEKALB SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER is a public school in Stone Mountain, GA with about 221 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 221
- Teachers:
- 2.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 221 students
- Black or African American
- 47.1%
- White
- 33.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Female
- 29.0%
- Male
- 71.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.