Enrollment
1,015
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hephzibah, GA
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
Federal NCES profile for Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130023804205Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Hephzibah · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,015
- students enrolled
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics ranks #1 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130023804205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hephzibah, Georgia, enrolling 1,015 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 1,015 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding State Charter Schools- Georgia School for Innovation and Th spends $10,194 per pupil, 26% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hephzibah's public schools, it stands alongside Diamond Lakes Elementary School (579 students): Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 17.5:1).
State Charter Schools- Georgia School for Innovation and Th is a single-school charter district, so Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 School for Innovation and the Classics compares
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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.
Funding equity
$10,194
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 75.6%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools- Georgia School for Innovation and Th, which includes Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics.
$10,194
Per student
-26%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 97.2%
Federal 1.9%
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 Hephzibah
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Diamond Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hephzibah Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Deer Chase Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Mcbean Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Willis Foreman Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jamestown Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 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 (~1,015 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
How many students attend Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics?
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hephzibah, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics?
The largest demographic group at Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Hephzibah, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics?
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics rank among schools in Hephzibah?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics ranks #1 of 7 schools in Hephzibah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hephzibah on the city page.
Is Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics a good school?
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 School for Innovation and Th?
None; State Charter Schools- Georgia School for Innovation and Th is a single-school charter district, and Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics is its only campus.
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