Enrollment
382
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
Kipp South Fulton Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Kipp South Fulton Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130228002885Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp South Fulton Academy School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #24 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp South Fulton Academy School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp South Fulton Academy School ranks #24 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp South Fulton Academy School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp South Fulton Academy School
Kipp South Fulton Academy School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 382 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Kipp South Fulton Academy School is leaner than roughly 85% of Georgia schools and 19% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 382 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Atlanta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Globe Academy Charter School I (1,093 students): Kipp South Fulton Academy School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 14.4:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Kipp South Fulton Academy School.
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 Kipp South Fulton Academy School compares
Kipp South Fulton Academy School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 15% in Georgia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,999
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Kipp South Fulton Academy School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Kipp South Fulton Academy School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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.
How Kipp South Fulton Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp South Fulton Academy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Atlanta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Standard public school
1,093 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Woodson Park Academy School
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Wesley International Academy Charter
Standard public school
776 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ethos Classical Charter School
Standard public school
676 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~382 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp South Fulton Academy School
How many students attend Kipp South Fulton Academy School?
Kipp South Fulton Academy School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp South Fulton Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp South Fulton Academy School is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Kipp South Fulton Academy School?
53.6% of students at Kipp South Fulton Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp South Fulton Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp South Fulton Academy School is African American at 87.7% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp South Fulton Academy School?
Kipp South Fulton Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Kipp South Fulton Academy School rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp South Fulton Academy School ranks #24 of 30 elementary 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 elementary schools in Atlanta on the city page.
Is Kipp South Fulton Academy School a good school?
Kipp South Fulton Academy School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fulton County?
Besides Kipp South Fulton Academy School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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