- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverdale, GA
Charles R. Drew High School
Federal NCES profile for Charles R. Drew High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123003855
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles R. Drew High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles R. Drew High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles R. Drew High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Riverdale, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123003855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Charles R. Drew High School held near 1,665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.2 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130123003855 · Riverdale, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,708 enr · 19:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Charles R. Drew High School held near 1,665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.2 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Charles R. Drew High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- This school
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- Jonesboro High
Jonesboro High School
1,630 students
What this shows Charles R. Drew High School reports 1,708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles R. Drew High School compares
Charles R. Drew High 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,708 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,708
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$14,609
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 2.0%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Charles R. Drew High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles R. Drew High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles R. Drew High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Riverdale
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charles R. Drew High School
How many students attend Charles R. Drew High School?
Charles R. Drew High School has 1,708 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverdale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,652 (2022-23) → 1,665 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Drew High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Drew High School is 19:1, which is 32% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles R. Drew High School?
90.6% of students at Charles R. Drew High 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at Charles R. Drew High School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Riverdale, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles R. Drew High School?
Charles R. Drew High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles R. Drew High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Charles R. Drew High School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.