Enrollment
760
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial Arts Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial Arts Academy
Centennial Arts Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolling 760 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 760 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 760 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gainesville's public schools, it stands alongside Chestatee Elementary (1,159 students): Centennial Arts Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.3:1).
Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students) and Gainesville Middle School West (931 students) alongside Centennial Arts Academy.
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 Centennial Arts Academy compares
Centennial Arts 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,555
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville City, which includes Centennial Arts Academy.
$12,555
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 18.3%
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.
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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~760 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Centennial Arts Academy a good school?
Centennial Arts Academy earns 41/100 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 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.
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