Enrollment
663
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Heights Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Atlanta Heights Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130022104021Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlanta Heights Charter School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #29 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlanta Heights Charter School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta Heights Charter School ranks #29 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130022104021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atlanta Heights Charter School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atlanta Heights Charter School
Atlanta Heights Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 663 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 31% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 99.6% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 663 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #421, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Atlanta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Globe Academy Charter School I (1,093 students): Atlanta Heights Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 14.4:1).
State Charter Schools Ii- Atlanta Heights Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Atlanta Heights Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Atlanta Heights Charter School compares
Atlanta Heights Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 64% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 86.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Atlanta Heights Charter School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools Ii- Atlanta Heights Charter School, which includes Atlanta Heights Charter School.
$13,337
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 78.6%
Federal 21.4%
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 elementary schools in Atlanta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Standard public school
1,093 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Woodson Park Academy School
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Wesley International Academy Charter
Standard public school
776 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ethos Classical Charter School
Standard public school
676 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~663 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Atlanta Heights Charter School
How many students attend Atlanta Heights Charter School?
Atlanta Heights Charter School has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Heights Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Heights Charter School is 18.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlanta Heights Charter School?
99.6% of students at Atlanta Heights Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlanta Heights Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Atlanta Heights Charter School is African American at 86.6% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlanta Heights Charter School?
Atlanta Heights Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlanta Heights Charter School rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta Heights Charter School ranks #29 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Atlanta on the city page.
Is Atlanta Heights Charter School a good school?
Atlanta Heights Charter School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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- Atlanta Heights Charter School?
None; State Charter Schools Ii- Atlanta Heights Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Atlanta Heights Charter School is its only campus.
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