- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Griffin, GA
Az Kelsey Academy
Federal NCES profile for Az Kelsey Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130252003588
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Az Kelsey Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Griffin · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Az Kelsey Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Az Kelsey Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Griffin, GA.
School address
District: Griffin-Spalding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130252003588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Az Kelsey Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+55.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130252003588 · Griffin, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 4.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Griffin High School (1,505 students)
Az Kelsey Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+55.6%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Az Kelsey Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griffin High S
Griffin High School
1,505 students
- Spalding High
Spalding High School
1,208 students
- Futral Road El 600
Futral Road Elementary School
600 students
- Cowan Road Ele 557
Cowan Road Elementary School
557 students
- Rehoboth Road 543
Rehoboth Road Middle School
543 students
- This school 47
Az Kelsey Academy
47 students
What this shows Az Kelsey Academy reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Az Kelsey Academy compares
Az Kelsey Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 67% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.5%
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
$14,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 47 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
White 31.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Az Kelsey Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Griffin-Spalding County reports $14,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Az Kelsey Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spalding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Futral Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Az Kelsey Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Griffin
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Az Kelsey Academy
How many students attend Az Kelsey Academy?
Az Kelsey Academy has 47 students enrolled. It is a high school in Griffin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Az Kelsey Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Az Kelsey Academy is 4.7:1, which is 67% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 70% 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 Az Kelsey Academy?
100.0% of students at Az Kelsey Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Az Kelsey Academy?
The largest demographic group at Az Kelsey Academy is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Griffin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Az Kelsey Academy?
Az Kelsey Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Az Kelsey Academy rank among high schools in Griffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Az Kelsey Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Griffin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Griffin on the city page.
What other schools are in Griffin-Spalding County?
Besides Az Kelsey Academy, Griffin-Spalding County also operates Griffin High School (1,505 students), Spalding High School (1,208 students), and Futral Road Elementary School (600 students). See the Griffin-Spalding County district page for the complete list.