- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, GA
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Columbus Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130387002421
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Columbus Magnet Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Columbus Magnet Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Columbus Magnet Academy ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387002421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
East Columbus Magnet Academy shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 130387002421 · Columbus, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 12.3:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
East Columbus Magnet Academy shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Columbus Magnet Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school 395
East Columbus Magnet Academy
395 students
What this shows East Columbus Magnet Academy reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Columbus Magnet Academy compares
East Columbus Magnet Academy 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.1%
White 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, East Columbus Magnet Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Columbus Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Columbus Magnet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Richards Middle School
Standard public school
799 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Standard public school
681 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Baker Middle School
Standard public school
631 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Arnold Middle School
Standard public school
582 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rothschild Leadership Academy School
Standard public school
498 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Blackmon Road Middle School
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Columbus Magnet Academy
How many students attend East Columbus Magnet Academy?
East Columbus Magnet Academy has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Columbus Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Columbus Magnet Academy is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 East Columbus Magnet Academy?
96.6% of students at East Columbus Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Columbus Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Columbus Magnet Academy is African American at 89.9% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Columbus Magnet Academy?
East Columbus Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 East Columbus Magnet Academy rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, East Columbus Magnet Academy ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides East Columbus Magnet Academy, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.