Rockbridge Elementary School reported 17 multiracial students enrolled during the 2024-25 school year, which marked a 34.6% decline compared to the prior year, according to information from the Georgia Department of Education.
Enrollment figures showed a total of 862 students at Rockbridge Elementary School for 2024-25. Multiracial students accounted for 2% of the population, making them the second smallest demographic group at the school.
The school belongs to the DeKalb County School District, headquartered in Decatur.
Out of 129 schools in DeKalb County School District, GLOBE Academy Charter School I had the largest number of multiracial students in the 2024-25 school year, enrolling 97 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports the student racial and ethnic distribution in Georgia public schools as roughly 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 be a significant concern in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, as reported by the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE introduced a statewide program featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, increased public awareness efforts, and targeted assistance for districts with elevated needs to improve attendance rates.
In 2025, new legislation in Georgia updated school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The changes also require additional reporting and align with programs that help students obtain diplomas through alternative pathways.
By 2026, Georgia reached an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is better than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 480 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011-12 | 468 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012-13 | 463 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013-14 | 436 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014-15 | 433 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015-16 | 360 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 335 | 16 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 336 | 13 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 852 | 34 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 947 | 37 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 871 | 26 | 3% |
| 2021-22 | 918 | 27 | 3% |
| 2022-23 | 902 | 27 | 3% |
| 2023-24 | 878 | 26 | 3% |
| 2024-25 | 862 | 17 | 2% |
