- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcdonough, GA
Excel Academy
Federal NCES profile for Excel Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282004214
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excel Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Excel Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excel Academy ranks #2 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282004214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Excel Academy grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+44.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 130282004214 · Mcdonough, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 14.2:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Excel Academy grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+44.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Excel Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 213
Excel Academy
213 students
What this shows Excel Academy reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Excel Academy compares
Excel 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 5% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,373
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.8%
White 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Excel Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Excel Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Excel Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Excel Academy
How many students attend Excel Academy?
Excel Academy has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Excel Academy?
57.8% of students at Excel Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excel Academy?
The largest demographic group at Excel Academy is African American at 72.8% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excel Academy?
Excel Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Excel Academy rank among schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Excel Academy ranks #2 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Excel Academy, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.