- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, GA
Elite Scholars Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Elite Scholars Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123003896
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elite Scholars Academy School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elite Scholars Academy School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elite Scholars Academy School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123003896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Elite Scholars Academy School grew from 680 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 130123003896 · Jonesboro, GA Other · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 19.4:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Elite Scholars Academy School grew from 680 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Elite Scholars Academy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 757
Elite Scholars Academy School
757 students
What this shows Elite Scholars Academy School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elite Scholars Academy School compares
Elite Scholars Academy School 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More 4.2%
White 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Elite Scholars Academy School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elite Scholars Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elite Scholars Academy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Jonesboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
James Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
696 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Callaway Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
671 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Kilpatrick Elementary School
Standard public school
637 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Zion Primary
Standard public school
620 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Suder Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 14.8:1 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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elite Scholars Academy School
How many students attend Elite Scholars Academy School?
Elite Scholars Academy School has 757 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elite Scholars Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elite Scholars Academy School is 19.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elite Scholars Academy School?
90.4% of students at Elite Scholars Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elite Scholars Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Elite Scholars Academy School is African American at 63.1% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elite Scholars Academy School?
Elite Scholars Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Elite Scholars Academy School rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Elite Scholars Academy School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Jonesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Elite Scholars Academy School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.