Enrollment
215
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 130026504428 Charter school
Amana Academy West Atlanta — Mableton, GA
Federal NCES profile for Amana Academy West Atlanta, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amana Academy West Atlanta compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Amana Academy West Atlanta reports 215 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 12.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 80% below the Georgia average and 77% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amana Academy West Atlanta compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 80% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 80% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 215 Top 6% in Georgia — larger than 94% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 12.0% -80% vs state
NCES ID 130026504428
Student demographics
African American 71.6%
White 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 71.6% of enrollment.
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Amana Academy West Atlanta
How many students attend Amana Academy West Atlanta?
Amana Academy West Atlanta has 215 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Mableton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amana Academy West Atlanta?
The student-teacher ratio at Amana Academy West Atlanta is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amana Academy West Atlanta?
12.0% of students at Amana Academy West Atlanta are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amana Academy West Atlanta?
The largest demographic group at Amana Academy West Atlanta is African American at 71.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mableton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amana Academy West Atlanta?
Amana Academy West Atlanta has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.