- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 2.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, GA
Georgia Academy for the Blind
Federal NCES profile for Georgia Academy for the Blind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130025404331
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgia Academy for the Blind earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 26
- schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgia Academy for the Blind has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Academy for the Blind ranks #3 of 26 schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Georgia Academy for the Blind shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130025404331 · Macon, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 3:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (110 students)
Georgia Academy for the Blind shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Georgia Academy for the Blind in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlanta Area S
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
110 students
- This school
Georgia Academy for the Blind
100 students
- Georgia School
Georgia School for the Deaf
63 students
What this shows Georgia Academy for the Blind reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Georgia Academy for the Blind compares
Georgia Academy for the Blind 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 79% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
3:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.0%
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Georgia Academy for the Blind is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
How Georgia Academy for the Blind Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Area School for the Deaf | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgia School for the Deaf | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgia Academy for the Blind's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 3.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Macon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Academy for Classical Education
Standard public school
1,808 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Standard public school
675 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southfield Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Georgia Academy for the Blind
How many students attend Georgia Academy for the Blind?
Georgia Academy for the Blind has 100 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia Academy for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia Academy for the Blind is 3:1, which is 79% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 81% 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 Georgia Academy for the Blind?
43.2% of students at Georgia Academy for the Blind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgia Academy for the Blind?
The largest demographic group at Georgia Academy for the Blind is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Macon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgia Academy for the Blind?
Georgia Academy for the Blind has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Georgia Academy for the Blind rank among schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Academy for the Blind ranks #3 of 26 schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in State Schools?
Besides Georgia Academy for the Blind, State Schools also operates Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (110 students) and Georgia School for the Deaf (63 students). See the State Schools district page for the complete list.