Enrollment
1,808
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, GA
Academy for Classical Education
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Classical Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130025204345Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Classical Education earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 26
- schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Classical Education has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Classical Education ranks #4 of 26 schools in Macon, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130025204345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
130.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Classical Education compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy for Classical Education
Academy for Classical Education is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Macon, Georgia, enrolling 1,808 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.9% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,808 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 603 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding State Charter Schools Ii- Academy for Classical Education spends $9,384 per pupil, 32% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Macon's public schools, it stands alongside Veterans Elementary School (715 students): Academy for Classical Education is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 13.5:1).
State Charter Schools Ii- Academy for Classical Education is a single-school charter district, so Academy for Classical Education operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,808 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Georgia, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Classical Education compares
Academy for Classical Education on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 75% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,808 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,808
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
African American 16.8%
Asian 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Academy for Classical Education is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools Ii- Academy for Classical Education, which includes Academy for Classical Education.
$9,384
Per student
-32%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 86.7%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Macon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Veterans Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Standard public school
675 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southfield Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 students per teacher
Heard Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,808 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Classical Education
How many students attend Academy for Classical Education?
Academy for Classical Education has 1,808 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Classical Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Classical Education is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Classical Education?
14.9% of students at Academy for Classical Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Classical Education?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Classical Education is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Classical Education?
Academy for Classical Education has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Classical Education rank among schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Classical Education ranks #4 of 26 schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macon on the city page.
Is Academy for Classical Education a good school?
Academy for Classical Education earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in State Charter Schools Ii- Academy for Classical Education?
None; State Charter Schools Ii- Academy for Classical Education is a single-school charter district, and Academy for Classical Education is its only campus.
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