- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, GA
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Federal NCES profile for International Studies Elementary Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130183000837
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Studies Elementary Charter School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
International Studies Elementary Charter School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Elementary Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
International Studies Elementary Charter School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130183000837 · Albany, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover High School (1,234 students)
International Studies Elementary Charter School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
International Studies Elementary Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westover High
Westover High School
1,234 students
- Dougherty Comp
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- This school 470
International Studies Elementary Charter School
470 students
What this shows International Studies Elementary Charter School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How International Studies Elementary Charter School compares
International Studies Elementary Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
White 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, International Studies Elementary Charter School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How International Studies Elementary Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International Studies Elementary Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about International Studies Elementary Charter School
How many students attend International Studies Elementary Charter School?
International Studies Elementary Charter School has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Studies Elementary Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Studies Elementary Charter School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Studies Elementary Charter School?
100.0% of students at International Studies Elementary Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Studies Elementary Charter School?
The largest demographic group at International Studies Elementary Charter School is African American at 71.5% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Studies Elementary Charter School?
International Studies Elementary Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 International Studies Elementary Charter School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Elementary Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Albany, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Dougherty County?
Besides International Studies Elementary Charter School, Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students), Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students), and Monroe High School (1,189 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.