Enrollment
193
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peachtree Corners, GA
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for North Metro Academy of Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130255004169
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Peachtree Corners · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Metro Academy of Performing Arts ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Peachtree Corners, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255004169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Metro Academy of Performing Arts compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is a higher-need, small elementary school in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, enrolling 193 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is leaner than roughly 94% of Georgia schools and 29% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Georgia schools, with 193 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Peachtree Corners's elementary schools, it stands alongside International Charter Academy of Georgia (268 students): North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 17.9:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside North Metro Academy of Performing Arts.
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 North Metro Academy of Performing Arts compares
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▼ 1% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.2%
White 3.6%
Largest group: African American at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is less 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 North Metro Academy of Performing Arts.
$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 North Metro Academy of Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Metro Academy of Performing Arts'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 Peachtree Corners
1 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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
How many students attend North Metro Academy of Performing Arts?
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts has 193 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peachtree Corners, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Metro Academy of Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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 North Metro Academy of Performing Arts?
60.0% of students at North Metro Academy of Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Metro Academy of Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is African American at 79.3% of enrollment, in Peachtree Corners, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Metro Academy of Performing Arts?
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 North Metro Academy of Performing Arts rank among public schools in Peachtree Corners?
By Resource Investment Index, North Metro Academy of Performing Arts ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners on the city page.
Is North Metro Academy of Performing Arts a good school?
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 North Metro Academy of Performing Arts, 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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