- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Bolton Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bolton Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130012003028
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolton Academy Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #19 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bolton Academy Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolton Academy Elementary ranks #19 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012003028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bolton Academy Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130012003028 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 14.4:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Bolton Academy Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bolton Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 590
Bolton Academy Elementary
590 students
What this shows Bolton Academy Elementary reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bolton Academy Elementary compares
Bolton Academy Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
White 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Bolton Academy Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bolton Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolton Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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Nationwide other 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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bolton Academy Elementary
How many students attend Bolton Academy Elementary?
Bolton Academy Elementary has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolton Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolton Academy Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bolton Academy Elementary?
27.7% of students at Bolton Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bolton Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bolton Academy Elementary is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolton Academy Elementary?
Bolton Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Bolton Academy Elementary rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolton Academy Elementary ranks #19 of 70 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 schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Bolton Academy Elementary, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.