- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atlanta, GA
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Federal NCES profile for Herman J. Russell West End Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130012002344
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman J. Russell West End Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 18
- middle schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Herman J. Russell West End Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman J. Russell West End Academy ranks #4 of 18 middle schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012002344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Herman J. Russell West End Academy shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 130012002344 · Atlanta, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 9.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Herman J. Russell West End Academy shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Herman J. Russell West End Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 342
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
342 students
What this shows Herman J. Russell West End Academy reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herman J. Russell West End Academy compares
Herman J. Russell West End 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.3%
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
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Herman J. Russell West End Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herman J. Russell West End Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herman J. Russell West End Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Atlanta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sequoyah Middle School
Standard public school
1,713 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
Standard public school
1,619 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Peachtree Middle School
Standard public school
1,214 students 15:1 students per teacher
David T Howard Middle School
Standard public school
1,073 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Sandtown Middle School
Standard public school
956 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Charter School
Standard public school
945 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herman J. Russell West End Academy
How many students attend Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman J. Russell West End Academy is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
100.0% of students at Herman J. Russell West End Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
The largest demographic group at Herman J. Russell West End Academy is African American at 96.8% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman J. Russell West End Academy?
Herman J. Russell West End Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Herman J. Russell West End Academy rank among middle schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman J. Russell West End Academy ranks #4 of 18 middle schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Herman J. Russell West End Academy, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.