- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Ways Primary Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130012004155Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #27 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Ways Primary Charter School ranks #27 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012004155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130012004155 · Atlanta, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
559 enr · 18.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School 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 559
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School
559 students
What this shows Kipp Ways Primary Charter School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Ways Primary Charter School compares
Kipp Ways Primary 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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 280 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 97.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Kipp Ways Primary Charter School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Ways Primary Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Ways Primary Charter School'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 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Ways Primary Charter School
How many students attend Kipp Ways Primary Charter School?
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Ways Primary Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Ways Primary Charter School is 18.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Ways Primary Charter School?
100.0% of students at Kipp Ways Primary Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Ways Primary Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Ways Primary Charter School is African American at 97.7% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Ways Primary Charter School?
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Ways Primary Charter School rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Ways Primary Charter School ranks #27 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 Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Ways Primary Charter School, 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.