Enrollment
7,148
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duluth, GA
Georgia Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Georgia Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130022704031Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgia Connections Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgia Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Connections Academy ranks #8 of 9 schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130022704031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
172.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+189% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgia Connections Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgia Connections Academy
Georgia Connections Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Duluth, Georgia, enrolling 7,148 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 189% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 7,148 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding State Charter Schools- Georgia Connections Academy spends $7,401 per pupil, 47% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Duluth's public schools, it stands alongside Chesney Elementary School (1,165 students): Georgia Connections Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41.6:1 vs 14.7:1).
State Charter Schools- Georgia Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, so Georgia Connections Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 7,148 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Georgia, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Connections Academy compares
Georgia Connections Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.6:1 | ▲ 189% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7,148 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
7,148
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
41.6:1
students per teacher
- 189% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors18.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 44.3%
African American 41.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Georgia Connections Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools- Georgia Connections Academy, which includes Georgia Connections Academy.
$7,401
Per student
-47%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 88.6%
Federal 11.4%
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.
Similar other schools in Duluth
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chesney Elementary School
Standard public school
1,165 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Chattahoochee Elementary School
Standard public school
1,133 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
913 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Ferguson Elementary School
Standard public school
856 students 13:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
838 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 11.7:1 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 (~7,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~41.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Georgia Connections Academy
How many students attend Georgia Connections Academy?
Georgia Connections Academy has 7,148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duluth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia Connections Academy is 41.6:1, which is 189% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 165% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Georgia Connections Academy?
31.0% of students at Georgia Connections Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgia Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Georgia Connections Academy is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgia Connections Academy?
Georgia Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Georgia Connections Academy rank among schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Connections Academy ranks #8 of 9 schools in Duluth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Duluth on the city page.
Is Georgia Connections Academy a good school?
Georgia Connections Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Charter Schools- Georgia Connections Academy?
None; State Charter Schools- Georgia Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, and Georgia Connections Academy is its only campus.
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