Enrollment
100
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgia Academy for the Blind compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgia Academy for the Blind
Georgia Academy for the Blind is a small combined-grade school in Macon, Georgia, enrolling 100 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3:1, Georgia Academy for the Blind is leaner than roughly 99% of Georgia schools and 79% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Georgia schools, with 100 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (43%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 100 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Macon's public schools, it stands alongside Academy for Classical Education (1,808 students): Georgia Academy for the Blind is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3:1 vs 13.9:1).
State Schools also operates Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (110 students) and Georgia School for the Deaf (63 students) alongside Georgia Academy for the Blind.
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 Georgia Academy for the Blind compares
Georgia Academy for the Blind on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 2.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~100 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Georgia Academy for the Blind a good school?
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. 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 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.
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