- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Fair Street International Academy held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130231001046 · Gainesville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 16.7:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville High School (2,077 students)
Fair Street International Academy held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fair Street International Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
2,077 students
- Gainesville Mi
Gainesville Middle School West
931 students
- Gainesville Mi
Gainesville Middle School East
896 students
- Mundy Mill Art 825
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
825 students
- Enota Multiple 767
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
767 students
- This school 651
Fair Street International Academy
651 students
What this shows Fair Street International Academy reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Street International Academy compares
Fair Street International Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,128
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
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.
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
District finance for Gainesville City reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~651 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.