Enrollment
757
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elite Scholars Academy School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elite Scholars Academy School
Elite Scholars Academy School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jonesboro, Georgia, enrolling 757 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 35% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 757 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 484 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jonesboro's public schools, it stands alongside James Jackson Elementary School (696 students): Elite Scholars Academy School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside Elite Scholars Academy School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elite Scholars Academy School compares
Elite Scholars Academy School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Elite Scholars Academy School.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~757 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elite Scholars Academy School a good school?
Elite Scholars Academy School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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