Enrollment
622
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, GA
Cherokee Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130023004051Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Charter Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #20 of 20
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Charter Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Charter Academy ranks #20 of 20 public schools in Canton, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130023004051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherokee Charter Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherokee Charter Academy
Cherokee Charter Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Canton, Georgia, enrolling 622 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Georgia average.
With 622 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 622 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
State Charter Schools- Cherokee Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Cherokee Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Cherokee Charter Academy compares
Cherokee Charter 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$12,612
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 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools- Cherokee Charter Academy, which includes Cherokee Charter Academy.
$12,612
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 76.9%
Federal 11.6%
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.
Similar elementary 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 (~622 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Charter Academy
How many students attend Cherokee Charter Academy?
Cherokee Charter Academy has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Charter Academy is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Cherokee Charter Academy?
12.9% of students at Cherokee Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Charter Academy?
Cherokee Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Cherokee Charter Academy rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Charter Academy ranks #20 of 20 public schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
Is Cherokee Charter Academy a good school?
Cherokee Charter Academy earns 31/100 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 State Charter Schools- Cherokee Charter Academy?
None; State Charter Schools- Cherokee Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Cherokee Charter Academy is its only campus.
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