In the 2024-25 school year, Indian Creek Elementary School saw an enrollment of 336 African American students, which was a 14.3% increase over the prior year, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.
According to the report, Indian Creek Elementary’s total enrollment was 961 students during 2024-25. African American students represented 35% of the student population, making them the school’s second-largest demographic group.
The school is part of DeKalb County School District, headquartered in Decatur.
Among all 129 schools in the district, Lithonia High School had the highest number of African American students enrolled in 2024-25, totaling 1,288 students.
Georgia’s public schools enrolled more than 1.7 million students, the Georgia Department of Education reported in its Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary enrollment accounted for 787,206 students (45.9%), middle schools for 388,733 (22.7%), and high schools for 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education found. In response, GaDOE launched a statewide initiative featuring a real-time dashboard, public awareness efforts, and focused assistance for districts with high needs to improve daily attendance.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers revised attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion exclusively for absenteeism. The legislation includes updated reporting requirements and coordinates with diploma programs offering alternative completion paths.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio stood at approximately 14:1, compared to the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 937 | 496 | 53% |
| 2011-12 | 972 | 359 | 37% |
| 2012-13 | 1,058 | 370 | 35% |
| 2013-14 | 1,031 | 340 | 33% |
| 2014-15 | 1,068 | 331 | 31% |
| 2015-16 | 1,038 | 352 | 34% |
| 2016-17 | 1,201 | 420 | 35% |
| 2017-18 | 1,131 | 407 | 36% |
| 2018-19 | 946 | 293 | 31% |
| 2019-20 | 881 | 281 | 32% |
| 2020-21 | 742 | 244 | 33% |
| 2021-22 | 841 | 319 | 38% |
| 2022-23 | 887 | 345 | 39% |
| 2023-24 | 842 | 294 | 35% |
| 2024-25 | 961 | 336 | 35% |
