- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roswell, GA
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Academy of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130228004259Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 17
- public schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Academy of Science and Technology ranks #5 of 17 public schools in Roswell, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228004259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 130228004259 · Roswell, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
552 enr · 14.9:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 552
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
552 students
What this shows Fulton Academy of Science and Technology reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton Academy of Science and Technology compares
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology is a shrinking 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 87% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 29.5%
White 29.0%
African American 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 29.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Fulton Academy of Science and Technology is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton Academy of Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton Academy of Science and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Roswell
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
How many students attend Fulton Academy of Science and Technology?
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roswell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology?
8.1% of students at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Academy of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Academy of Science and Technology is Asian at 29.5% of enrollment, in Roswell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Academy of Science and Technology?
Fulton Academy of Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fulton Academy of Science and Technology rank among public schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Academy of Science and Technology ranks #5 of 17 public schools in Roswell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Fulton Academy of Science and Technology, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.