Dunwoody Elementary School reports 7 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled for 2024-25

Seven American Indian or Alaska Native students were listed in Dunwoody Elementary School’s 2024-25 enrollment, according to figures from the Georgia Department of Education.

State data indicated that the school’s total enrollment reached 752 students during the 2024-25 school year. American Indian or Alaska Native students represented just 1% of the population, making them the smallest demographic at Dunwoody Elementary.

The campus is situated within DeKalb County School District, which is headquartered in Decatur.

Out of 129 public schools in DeKalb County School District, Chamblee Charter High School had the highest American Indian or Alaska Native enrollment for 2024-25 with 18 students.

As reported by the National Center for Education Statistics, student racial and ethnic makeup in Georgia’s public schools consisted of approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, as noted by the Georgia Department of Education. In response, the state rolled out an initiative featuring a live attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and additional support for higher-need districts.

Lawmakers in Georgia approved legislation in 2025 that prohibits schools from expelling students solely for absenteeism. The new law also requires expanded attendance reporting and establishes options to help students earn diplomas on alternative tracks. Details are available here.

For 2026, Georgia posted an average student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, while the national average remained at 15:1.