Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Smart Academy
Federal NCES profile for Atlanta Smart Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
The verdict
Atlanta Smart Academy earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlanta Smart Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta Smart Academy ranks #1 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130025904374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Atlanta Smart Academy held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130025904374 · Atlanta, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
221 enr · 13.8:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Lipscomb Elementary School (221 students)
Atlanta Smart Academy held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
How Atlanta Smart Academy compares
Atlanta Smart Academy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 92.8% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Atlanta Smart Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
District finance for State Charter Schools Ii- Atlanta Smart Academy reports $17,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Atlanta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta Smart Academy
How many students attend Atlanta Smart Academy?
Atlanta Smart Academy has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Smart Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Smart Academy is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Atlanta Smart Academy?
83.3% of students at Atlanta Smart Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlanta Smart Academy?
The largest demographic group at Atlanta Smart Academy is African American at 92.8% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlanta Smart Academy?
Atlanta Smart Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Atlanta Smart Academy rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlanta Smart Academy ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in State Charter Schools Ii- Atlanta Smart Academy?
None; State Charter Schools Ii- Atlanta Smart Academy is a single-school charter district, and Atlanta Smart Academy is its only campus.