- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mableton, GA
Lindley 6th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lindley 6th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129003795
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindley 6th Grade Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Mableton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindley 6th Grade Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindley 6th Grade Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mableton, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+165 students YoY
Lindley 6th Grade Academy grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+31.7%).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+165 students YoY 130129003795 · Mableton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 18:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Lindley 6th Grade Academy grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+31.7%). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lindley 6th Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 702
Lindley 6th Grade Academy
702 students
What this shows Lindley 6th Grade Academy reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindley 6th Grade Academy compares
Lindley 6th Grade Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$14,680
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Lindley 6th Grade Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindley 6th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindley 6th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Mableton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindley 6th Grade Academy
How many students attend Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
Lindley 6th Grade Academy has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mableton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), up 165.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindley 6th Grade Academy is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
73.9% of students at Lindley 6th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lindley 6th Grade Academy is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Mableton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
Lindley 6th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Lindley 6th Grade Academy rank among middle schools in Mableton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindley 6th Grade Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mableton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mableton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Lindley 6th Grade Academy, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.