- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · College Park, GA
Main Street Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Main Street Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130228003990Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Street Charter Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 20
- public schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Street Charter Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Charter Academy ranks #4 of 20 public schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Main Street Charter Academy held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 130228003990 · College Park, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
817 enr · 15.1:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Main Street Charter Academy held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Main Street Charter Academy 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 817
Main Street Charter Academy
817 students
What this shows Main Street Charter Academy reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Street Charter Academy compares
Main Street Charter Academy 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 817 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.6%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Main Street Charter Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Main Street Charter Academy 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 | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Street Charter Academy'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 College Park
1 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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Main Street Charter Academy
How many students attend Main Street Charter Academy?
Main Street Charter Academy has 817 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in College Park, GA. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Charter Academy is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Main Street Charter Academy?
75.4% of students at Main Street Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Street Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Main Street Charter Academy is African American at 90.2% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Street Charter Academy?
Main Street Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Main Street Charter Academy rank among public schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Charter Academy ranks #4 of 20 public schools in College Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in College Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Main Street Charter Academy, 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.