Enrollment
328
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smyrna, GA
International Academy of Smyrna
Federal NCES profile for International Academy of Smyrna, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130024904273Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Academy of Smyrna earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
International Academy of Smyrna has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Academy of Smyrna ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Smyrna, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130024904273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Academy of Smyrna compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Academy of Smyrna
International Academy of Smyrna is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Smyrna, Georgia, enrolling 328 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
State Charter Schools Ii- International Academy of Smyrna is a single-school charter district, so International Academy of Smyrna 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 International Academy of Smyrna compares
International Academy of Smyrna on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,061
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, International Academy of Smyrna is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools Ii- International Academy of Smyrna, which includes International Academy of Smyrna.
$14,061
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.9%
State 68.7%
Federal 21.4%
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 elementary 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 (~328 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about International Academy of Smyrna
How many students attend International Academy of Smyrna?
International Academy of Smyrna has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smyrna, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Smyrna?
The student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Smyrna is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 International Academy of Smyrna?
50.0% of students at International Academy of Smyrna are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Academy of Smyrna?
The largest demographic group at International Academy of Smyrna is African American at 62.8% of enrollment, in Smyrna, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Academy of Smyrna?
International Academy of Smyrna 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 International Academy of Smyrna rank among public schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, International Academy of Smyrna ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Smyrna, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Smyrna on the city page.
Is International Academy of Smyrna a good school?
International Academy of Smyrna earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. 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 Ii- International Academy of Smyrna?
None; State Charter Schools Ii- International Academy of Smyrna is a single-school charter district, and International Academy of Smyrna is its only campus.
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