State Specialty Schools II- DeKalb Brilliance Academy

District Overview
DeKalb Brilliance Academy, situated at 2575A Snapfinger Road in Decatur, Georgia, operates as an active independent charter district within the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area. Classified as a single-school district serving a large suburban community context, the academy is authorized to offer instruction spanning kindergarten through eighth grade. According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district currently serves an active student body of 357 children across kindergarten through fourth grade, providing a focused elementary foundation aimed at fostering early academic success and personal growth.

Reflecting the vibrant diversity of its surrounding neighborhood, the school's student body includes 184 male and 173 female students, with strong representation among Black (319) and Hispanic (23) learners, alongside multiracial, White, American Indian, and Asian students. DeKalb Brilliance Academy supports its student population with a robust professional team, employing 78 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team features 46 FTE classroom teachers, 4 instructional aides, and 28 support personnel, creating an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio that facilitates individualized attention and academic intervention. Families and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community initiatives can contact the main administration directly at (470) 563-6690.
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Total Schools
357
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for State Specialty Schools II- DeKalb Brilliance Academy
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic23
Black319
Asian1
Two or More8
American Indian2
  • Black
    319 (89.4%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.2%)
  • White
    4 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in State Specialty Schools II- DeKalb Brilliance Academy
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:1
Students:357*
Teachers (FTE):46.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.8
Schools in State Specialty Schools II- DeKalb Brilliance Academy
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