Enrollment
645
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duluth, GA
New Life Academy of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for New Life Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130255003991Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Life Academy of Excellence earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Life Academy of Excellence has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Life Academy of Excellence ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Life Academy of Excellence compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Life Academy of Excellence
New Life Academy of Excellence is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Duluth, Georgia, enrolling 645 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 44% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 645 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 424 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Duluth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wilson Creek Elementary School (854 students): New Life Academy of Excellence is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 17.4:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside New Life Academy of Excellence.
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 Life Academy of Excellence compares
New Life Academy of Excellence on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,113
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 4.2%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, New Life Academy of Excellence is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes New Life Academy of Excellence.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Life Academy of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Life Academy of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Duluth
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~645 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Life Academy of Excellence
How many students attend New Life Academy of Excellence?
New Life Academy of Excellence has 645 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duluth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Life Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at New Life Academy of Excellence is 20.8:1, which is 44% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Life Academy of Excellence?
41.0% of students at New Life Academy of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Life Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at New Life Academy of Excellence is African American at 60.0% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Life Academy of Excellence?
New Life Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Life Academy of Excellence rank among elementary schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, New Life Academy of Excellence ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Duluth, 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 Duluth on the city page.
Is New Life Academy of Excellence a good school?
New Life Academy of Excellence earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Gwinnett County?
Besides New Life Academy of Excellence, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.
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