- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
New Life Academy of Excellence grew from 566 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 130255003991 · Duluth, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
645 enr · 20.8:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
New Life Academy of Excellence grew from 566 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
New Life Academy of Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 645
New Life Academy of Excellence
645 students
What this shows New Life Academy of Excellence reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Life Academy of Excellence compares
New Life Academy of Excellence 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,627
- 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.
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 (~645 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.