Enrollment
524
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norcross, GA
Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brookhaven Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130024204249Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookhaven Innovation Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Norcross · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookhaven Innovation Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookhaven Innovation Academy ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Norcross, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130024204249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookhaven Innovation Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Brookhaven Innovation Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Norcross, Georgia, enrolling 524 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.0% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Georgia average.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding State Charter Schools Ii- Brookhaven Innovation Academy spends $8,985 per pupil, 35% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Norcross's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rockbridge Elementary School (990 students): Brookhaven Innovation Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 11.9:1).
State Charter Schools Ii- Brookhaven Innovation Academy is a single-school charter district, so Brookhaven Innovation Academy 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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy compares
Brookhaven Innovation Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 67% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,985
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
White 11.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Brookhaven Innovation Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools Ii- Brookhaven Innovation Academy, which includes Brookhaven Innovation Academy.
$8,985
Per student
-35%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 90.9%
Federal 6.9%
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 Norcross
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~524 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brookhaven Innovation Academy
How many students attend Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norcross, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven Innovation Academy is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
20.0% of students at Brookhaven Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brookhaven Innovation Academy is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in Norcross, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookhaven Innovation Academy rank among public schools in Norcross?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookhaven Innovation Academy ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Norcross, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norcross on the city page.
Is Brookhaven Innovation Academy a good school?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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- Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
None; State Charter Schools Ii- Brookhaven Innovation Academy is a single-school charter district, and Brookhaven Innovation Academy is its only campus.
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