Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennesaw, GA
Northwest Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
The verdict
Northwest Classical Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 16
- public schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Classical Academy ranks #8 of 16 public schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130026404424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Northwest Classical Academy grew from 640 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 130026404424 · Kennesaw, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
798 enr · 18.6:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood Middle School (798 students)
Northwest Classical Academy grew from 640 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
How Northwest Classical Academy compares
Northwest Classical Academy 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Northwest Classical Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
District finance for State Charter Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy reports $11,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Kennesaw
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Classical Academy
How many students attend Northwest Classical Academy?
Northwest Classical Academy has 798 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classical Academy is 18.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Classical Academy?
Northwest Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northwest Classical Academy rank among public schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Classical Academy ranks #8 of 16 public schools in Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy?
None; State Charter Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy is a single-school charter district, and Northwest Classical Academy is its only campus.