- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Continental Colony Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Continental Colony Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130012000113
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Continental Colony Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #67 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Continental Colony Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Continental Colony Elementary School ranks #67 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Continental Colony Elementary School shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130012000113 · Atlanta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Continental Colony Elementary School shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Continental Colony Elementary 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 368
Continental Colony Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Continental Colony Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Continental Colony Elementary School compares
Continental Colony Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Continental Colony Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Continental Colony Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Continental Colony Elementary 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
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Charles R. Drew Charter School
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Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
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941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
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Morris Brandon Elementary School
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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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Continental Colony Elementary School
How many students attend Continental Colony Elementary School?
Continental Colony Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Continental Colony Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Continental Colony Elementary School is 11.9:1, 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 Continental Colony Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Continental Colony Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Continental Colony Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Continental Colony Elementary School is African American at 93.2% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Continental Colony Elementary School?
Continental Colony Elementary 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 Continental Colony Elementary School rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Continental Colony Elementary School ranks #67 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 Continental Colony Elementary 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.