- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Kipp South Fulton Academy School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 130228002885 · Atlanta, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
382 enr · 11.6:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Kipp South Fulton Academy School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kipp South Fulton Academy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 382
Kipp South Fulton Academy School
382 students
What this shows Kipp South Fulton Academy School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp South Fulton Academy School compares
Kipp South Fulton Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,035
- 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
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 (~382 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.