- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 130255004169 · Peachtree Corners, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 10.2:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts 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 193
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
193 students
What this shows North Metro Academy of Performing Arts reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Metro Academy of Performing Arts compares
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,627
- 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.
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 (~193 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.