- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennesaw, GA
Devereux Ackerman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Devereux Ackerman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129003679
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Devereux Ackerman Academy earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Devereux Ackerman Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Devereux Ackerman Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Devereux Ackerman Academy grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130129003679 · Kennesaw, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 3.9:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Devereux Ackerman Academy grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+18.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Devereux Ackerman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 54
Devereux Ackerman Academy
54 students
What this shows Devereux Ackerman Academy reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Devereux Ackerman Academy compares
Devereux Ackerman Academy is a growing 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 | 3.9:1 | ▼ 73% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 54 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.0%
White 29.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Largest group: African American at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Devereux Ackerman Academy is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Devereux Ackerman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Devereux Ackerman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Kennesaw
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
802 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Bullard Elementary School
Standard public school
799 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Chalker Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kennesaw Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 9.6:1 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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Devereux Ackerman Academy
How many students attend Devereux Ackerman Academy?
Devereux Ackerman Academy has 54 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devereux Ackerman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Devereux Ackerman Academy is 3.9:1, which is 73% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 75% 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 Devereux Ackerman Academy?
94.4% of students at Devereux Ackerman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Devereux Ackerman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Devereux Ackerman Academy is African American at 63.0% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Devereux Ackerman Academy?
Devereux Ackerman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Devereux Ackerman Academy rank among schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Devereux Ackerman Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Kennesaw, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Devereux Ackerman Academy, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.