Enrollment
798
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 130026404424 Charter school
Northwest Classical Academy — Kennesaw, GA
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Classical Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northwest Classical Academy reports 798 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 12.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 79% below the Georgia average and 76% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding State Charter Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy spends $9,913 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.6% from local sources (property taxes), 86.3% from the state, and 1.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest Classical Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 79% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$9,913
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 798 Top 68% in Georgia — larger than 32% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 12.5% -79% vs state
NCES ID 130026404424
Student demographics
White 57.9%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.9%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy, which includes Northwest Classical Academy.
$9,913
Per student
-37%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 86.3%
Federal 1.1%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Classical Academy
How many students attend Northwest Classical Academy?
Northwest Classical Academy has 798 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Kennesaw, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classical Academy is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Classical Academy?
12.5% of students at Northwest Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Classical Academy is White at 57.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kennesaw, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Classical Academy?
Northwest Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.