- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedartown, GA
Harpst Academy
Federal NCES profile for Harpst Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130420003614
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harpst Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Cedartown · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harpst Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harpst Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Cedartown, GA.
School address
District: Polk County · Georgia
NCES ID 130420003614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Harpst Academy shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130420003614 · Cedartown, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 4.6:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedartown High School (1,448 students)
Harpst Academy shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Harpst Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedartown High
Cedartown High School
1,448 students
- Cedartown Midd
Cedartown Middle School
997 students
- Rockmart High
Rockmart High School
956 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
764 students
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
693 students
- This school 32
Harpst Academy
32 students
What this shows Harpst Academy reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harpst Academy compares
Harpst Academy 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 | 4.6:1 | ▼ 68% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 181.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 359.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Harpst Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Polk County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harpst Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedartown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockmart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harpst Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Cedartown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cherokee Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 12:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Youngs Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 11.7:1 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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harpst Academy
How many students attend Harpst Academy?
Harpst Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedartown, GA. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harpst Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harpst Academy is 4.6:1, which is 68% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 71% 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 Harpst Academy?
93.5% of students at Harpst Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harpst Academy?
The largest demographic group at Harpst Academy is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Cedartown, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harpst Academy?
Harpst Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harpst Academy rank among schools in Cedartown?
By Resource Investment Index, Harpst Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Cedartown, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedartown on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk County?
Besides Harpst Academy, Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students), Cedartown Middle School (997 students), and Rockmart High School (956 students). See the Polk County district page for the complete list.