Enrollment
24
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130000103620
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy — Lagrange, GA
Federal NCES profile for Bradfield Center - Ault Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 79/100.
👥 Class size 79
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
District: Troup County · Georgia
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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradfield Center - Ault Academy 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
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy reports 24 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 63% 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 67% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% above the Georgia average and 75% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Troup County spends $13,562 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.6% from local sources (property taxes), 41.3% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (B+), 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 Bradfield Center - Ault Academy 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 63% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 1% | — | — |
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
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.3:1
students per teacher
— 63% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,562
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 24 Top 1% in Georgia — larger than 99% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 5.3:1 -63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.6% +49% vs state
NCES ID 130000103620
Student demographics
White 54.2%
African American 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troup County, which includes Bradfield Center - Ault Academy.
$13,562
Per student
-14%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 41.3%
Federal 18.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Similar other schools in Lagrange
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clearview Elementary School
Standard public school
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Standard public school
638 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Long Cane Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Hollis Hand Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
The Hope Academy School
Standard public school
83 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bradfield Center - Ault Academy
How many students attend Bradfield Center - Ault Academy?
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy has 24 students enrolled. It is a other school in LaGrange, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradfield Center - Ault Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradfield Center - Ault Academy is 5.3:1, which is 63% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 67% 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 Bradfield Center - Ault Academy?
90.6% of students at Bradfield Center - Ault Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradfield Center - Ault Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bradfield Center - Ault Academy is White at 54.2%. The school serves a student body in LaGrange, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradfield Center - Ault Academy?
Bradfield Center - Ault Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (B+) 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.