Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Georgia 30032 · DeKalb County
#1260 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#48112 of 50,301 nationally
About Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Decatur, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 475 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1260th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 475.
There are 42 schools in Decatur; Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks 36th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McNair Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students · 1.2 km away
Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy
Atlanta · Charter high · Grades 6–12
941 students · 2.2 km away
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
961 students · 2.2 km away
PEACE Academy Charter School
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
241 students · 2.3 km away
Kelley Lake Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students · 2.5 km away
Toney Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students · 2.6 km away
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students · 2.7 km away
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
436 students · 2.8 km away
McNair High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
779 students · 3.0 km away
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
529 students · 3.1 km away
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Asa Hilliard Elementary School
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474 students
Buchanan Primary School
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Park Street Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School a good school?
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 14.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1260 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks #1260 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #48112 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School had 475 students in 2025.
Is Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.