Enrollment
961
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Charles R. Drew Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130012002453Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles R. Drew Charter School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #19 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles R. Drew Charter School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles R. Drew Charter School ranks #19 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012002453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles R. Drew Charter School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charles R. Drew Charter School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 961 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 961 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (32%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Atlanta Public Schools spends $22,882 per pupil, 65% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Atlanta's public schools, it stands alongside Georgia Cyber Academy (9,952 students): Charles R. Drew Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 15.2:1).
Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students) and Midtown High School (1,696 students) alongside Charles R. Drew Charter School.
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 Charles R. Drew Charter School compares
Charles R. Drew Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 961 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
961
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Georgia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 56.1%
White 32.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Charles R. Drew Charter School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atlanta Public Schools, which includes Charles R. Drew Charter School.
$22,882
Per student
+65%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 15.6%
Federal 15.7%
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 Charles R. Drew Charter School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles R. Drew Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Atlanta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Georgia Cyber Academy
Standard public school
9,952 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Doraville United Elementary School
Standard public school
1,003 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
Standard public school
941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
Standard public school
927 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Fernbank Elementary School
Standard public school
895 students 16.3:1 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 (~961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Charles R. Drew Charter School
How many students attend Charles R. Drew Charter School?
Charles R. Drew Charter School has 961 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Drew Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Drew Charter School is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Charles R. Drew Charter School?
26.5% of students at Charles R. Drew Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles R. Drew Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Charles R. Drew Charter School is African American at 56.1% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles R. Drew Charter School?
Charles R. Drew Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Charles R. Drew Charter School rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles R. Drew Charter School 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.
Is Charles R. Drew Charter School a good school?
Charles R. Drew Charter School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. 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 Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Charles R. Drew Charter School, 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.
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