Enrollment
213
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Excel Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Excel Academy
Excel Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Mcdonough, Georgia, enrolling 213 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Georgia schools, with 213 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and White (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 71 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 213 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Excel Academy.
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 Excel Academy compares
Excel Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,402
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Excel Academy.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~213 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Excel Academy a good school?
Excel Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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