State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy

Edison, Georgia — 1 schools

575
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,005
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 575 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 578 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Calhoun County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,005 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 5.6% local, 69.7% state, and 24.7% 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 — 62/100, ranked #65 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 578:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.0% White, 29.1% African American, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Pataula Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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- Pataula Charter Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.5% 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 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- Pataula Charter Academy student-counselor ratio is 578:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 15.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy is typically wider than the State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

24.7%
Federal
69.7%
State
5.6%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
65 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$765
Studio/mo
$770
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,474
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

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

White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 29.1%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

578:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy

School Enrollment
Pataula Charter Academy
Charter
578

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 575 students.

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

State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy spends $16,005 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #65 in Georgia.

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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Calhoun 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- Pataula Charter Academy?

State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy students are 58.0% White, 29.1% African American, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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

State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #65 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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