Enrollment
268
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marietta, GA
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
Federal NCES profile for Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130351003480
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
District: Marietta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130351003480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marietta Center for Advanced Academics compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is a small elementary school in Marietta, Georgia, enrolling 268 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Georgia schools, with 268 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Marietta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lockheed Elementary School (734 students): Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 11.8:1).
Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students) and Marietta Middle School (1,352 students) alongside Marietta Center for Advanced Academics.
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 Marietta Center for Advanced Academics compares
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,205
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 33.6%
White 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marietta City, which includes Marietta Center for Advanced Academics.
$16,205
Per student
+17%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 33.2%
Federal 12.8%
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 Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marietta Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockheed Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marietta Center for Advanced Academics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Marietta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lockheed Elementary School
Standard public school
734 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
West Side Elementary School
Standard public school
556 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Dunleith Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sawyer Road Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Park Street Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Hickory Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 11.9:1 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 (~268 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
How many students attend Marietta Center for Advanced Academics?
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marietta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Marietta Center for Advanced Academics?
24.6% of students at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marietta Center for Advanced Academics?
The largest demographic group at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is African American at 33.6% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marietta Center for Advanced Academics?
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Marietta Center for Advanced Academics rank among elementary schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Marietta, 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 Marietta on the city page.
Is Marietta Center for Advanced Academics a good school?
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more 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 Marietta City?
Besides Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students), Marietta Middle School (1,352 students), and Lockheed Elementary School (734 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.
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