Enrollment
651
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
Fair Street International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fair Street International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130231001046
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Street International Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Street International Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Street International Academy ranks #10 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Gainesville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130231001046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fair Street International Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fair Street International Academy
Fair Street International Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolling 651 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 651 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gainesville's public schools, it stands alongside Chestatee Elementary (1,159 students): Fair Street International Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students) and Gainesville Middle School West (931 students) alongside Fair Street International 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 Fair Street International Academy compares
Fair Street International 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,555
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
African American 16.1%
White 4.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Fair Street International Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville City, which includes Fair Street International Academy.
$12,555
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 18.3%
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 Fair Street International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School West | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy Mill Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Street International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Elementary School
Standard public school
809 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Arts Academy
Standard public school
760 students 13.3:1 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 (~651 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fair Street International Academy
How many students attend Fair Street International Academy?
Fair Street International Academy has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Street International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Street International Academy is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair Street International Academy?
81.6% of students at Fair Street International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Street International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fair Street International Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Street International Academy?
Fair Street International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fair Street International Academy rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Street International Academy ranks #10 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
Is Fair Street International Academy a good school?
Fair Street International Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Gainesville City?
Besides Fair Street International Academy, Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students), Gainesville Middle School West (931 students), and Gainesville Middle School East (896 students). See the Gainesville City district page for the complete list.
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