Enrollment
318
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 130024404272 Charter school
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls — Atlanta, GA
Federal NCES profile for Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls reports 318 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% below the Georgia average and 3% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 636 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding State Charter Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy for Gi spends $13,980 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.2% from local sources (property taxes), 83.0% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 12% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 12% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,980
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 636 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 318 Top 11% in Georgia — larger than 89% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.3% -12% vs state
NCES ID 130024404272
Student demographics
African American 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 636:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy for Gi, which includes Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls.
$13,980
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 83.0%
Federal 16.8%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls
How many students attend Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls?
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls has 318 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls is 10.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls?
53.3% of students at Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls?
The largest demographic group at Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls is African American at 89.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls?
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.