- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130012003980
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #6 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy ranks #6 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012003980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 130012003980 · Atlanta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 9.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy 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 377
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy
377 students
What this shows Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy compares
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.1%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy'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
Standard public 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
Standard public school
911 students 15.4:1 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy
How many students attend Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy?
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy?
100.0% of students at Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy is African American at 93.6% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy?
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy ranks #6 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 Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy, 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.