- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Charles R. Drew Charter School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 88.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130012002453 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · CHARTER
961 enr · 12:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Charles R. Drew Charter School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 88.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Charles R. Drew Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school
Charles R. Drew Charter School
961 students
What this shows Charles R. Drew Charter School reports 961 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles R. Drew Charter School compares
Charles R. Drew Charter School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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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
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 (~961 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.