Enrollment
573
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, GA
New Holland Knowledge Academy
Federal NCES profile for New Holland Knowledge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130231003048
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Holland Knowledge Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 21
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Holland Knowledge Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Holland Knowledge Academy ranks #10 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Gainesville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130231003048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Holland Knowledge Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Holland Knowledge Academy
New Holland Knowledge Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 69.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 573 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 573 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gainesville's public schools, it stands alongside Chestatee Elementary (1,159 students): New Holland Knowledge Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 14.3:1).
Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students) and Gainesville Middle School West (931 students) alongside New Holland Knowledge Academy.
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 New Holland Knowledge Academy compares
New Holland Knowledge Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
African American 26.5%
White 7.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, New Holland Knowledge Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville City, which includes New Holland Knowledge Academy.
$12,555
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 18.3%
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 New Holland Knowledge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy Mill Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Holland Knowledge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Gainesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestatee Elementary
Standard public school
1,159 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Elementary School
Standard public school
809 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyman Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
785 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Arts Academy
Standard public school
760 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~573 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Holland Knowledge Academy
How many students attend New Holland Knowledge Academy?
New Holland Knowledge Academy has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Holland Knowledge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Holland Knowledge Academy is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Holland Knowledge Academy?
69.7% of students at New Holland Knowledge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Holland Knowledge Academy?
The largest demographic group at New Holland Knowledge Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Holland Knowledge Academy?
New Holland Knowledge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 New Holland Knowledge Academy rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, New Holland Knowledge Academy ranks #10 of 21 schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
Is New Holland Knowledge Academy a good school?
New Holland Knowledge Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Gainesville City?
Besides New Holland Knowledge Academy, Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students), Gainesville Middle School West (931 students), and Gainesville Middle School East (896 students). See the Gainesville City district page for the complete list.
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