- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alpharetta, GA
Amana Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Amana Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130228003535Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amana Academy School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #7 of 29
- public schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Amana Academy School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amana Academy School ranks #7 of 29 public schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Amana Academy School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130228003535 · Alpharetta, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
667 enr · 12.8:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Amana Academy School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Amana Academy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 667
Amana Academy School
667 students
What this shows Amana Academy School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amana Academy School compares
Amana Academy School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.2%
Asian 24.4%
White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Amana Academy School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amana Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amana Academy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amana Academy School
How many students attend Amana Academy School?
Amana Academy School has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alpharetta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amana Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amana Academy School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Amana Academy School?
24.1% of students at Amana Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amana Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Amana Academy School is African American at 35.2% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amana Academy School?
Amana Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amana Academy School rank among public schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Amana Academy School ranks #7 of 29 public schools in Alpharetta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alpharetta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Amana Academy School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.