- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
Centennial Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130231000037
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Arts Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #9 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Arts Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Arts Academy ranks #9 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Gainesville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130231000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Centennial Arts Academy held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130231000037 · Gainesville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 13.3:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville High School (2,077 students)
Centennial Arts Academy held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Centennial Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
2,077 students
- Gainesville Mi
Gainesville Middle School West
931 students
- Gainesville Mi
Gainesville Middle School East
896 students
- Mundy Mill Art 825
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
825 students
- Enota Multiple 767
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
767 students
- This school 760
Centennial Arts Academy
760 students
What this shows Centennial Arts Academy reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Arts Academy compares
Centennial Arts 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 0% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 760 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
African American 16.4%
White 13.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Centennial Arts Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gainesville City reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy Mill Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Elementary School
Standard public school
809 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Sugar Hill Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Arts Academy
How many students attend Centennial Arts Academy?
Centennial Arts Academy has 760 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Arts Academy is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Centennial Arts Academy?
60.8% of students at Centennial Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Arts Academy?
Centennial Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Centennial Arts Academy rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Arts Academy ranks #9 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gainesville City?
Besides Centennial Arts Academy, Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students), Gainesville Middle School West (931 students), and Gainesville Middle School East (896 students). See the Gainesville City district page for the complete list.