Enrollment
1,708
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123003855
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles R. Drew High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles R. Drew High School
Charles R. Drew High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Riverdale, Georgia, enrolling 1,708 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 95% of Georgia schools and 32% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,708 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% 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 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Riverdale's high schools, it stands alongside Riverdale High School (1,359 students): Charles R. Drew High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 18.4:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside Charles R. Drew High 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 High School compares
Charles R. Drew High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,136
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Charles R. Drew High School.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~1,708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charles R. Drew High School a good school?
Charles R. Drew High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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