State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy

Atlanta, Georgia — 1 schools

209
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,618
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy operates 1 public schools serving 209 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 221 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fulton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,618 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 18.6% local, 51.5% state, and 30.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 82/100, ranked #7 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 1.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.8% African American, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Atlanta Smart Academy accounts for 100.0% of all State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 83.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 1.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

30.0%
Federal
51.5%
State
18.6%
Local

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
7 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Fulton County county, where this district is located.

$1,585
Studio/mo
$1,660
1 BR/mo
$1,820
2 BR/mo
$2,182
3 BR/mo
$2,605
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy.

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 92.8%
Multiracial 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy

School Enrollment
Atlanta Smart Academy
Charter
221

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy?

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 209 students.

How much does State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy spend per student?

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy spends $18,618 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #7 in Georgia.

What is the average rent near State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Fulton County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy?

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy students are 92.8% African American, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy?

State Charter Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #7 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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