State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter

Ellenwood, Georgia — 1 schools

390
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,471
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter operates 1 public schools serving 390 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 390 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Clayton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,471 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 14.1% local, 62.2% state, and 23.8% 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 — 48/100, ranked #122 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 22.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Use the school table below to drill into any individual campus for its own demographic and resource profile.

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 68.5% 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- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter chronic absenteeism rate is 22.6% — 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- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter is typically wider than the State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

23.8%
Federal
62.2%
State
14.1%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
122 / 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 Clayton 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

Programs & Resources

22.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter

School Enrollment
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School
Charter
390

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter?

State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter has 1 schools, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 390 students.

How much does State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter spend per student?

State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter spends $14,471 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #122 in Georgia.

What is the average rent near State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter?

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

What is the equity score for State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter?

State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #122 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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