Enrollment
798
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130026404424Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Classical Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 16
- public schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+29% 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
What stands out at Northwest Classical Academy
Northwest Classical Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Kennesaw, Georgia, enrolling 798 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Georgia schools and 29% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 798 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding State Charter Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy spends $9,418 per pupil, 32% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kennesaw's elementary schools, it stands alongside Big Shanty Elementary School (511 students): Northwest Classical Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 11.9:1).
State Charter Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy is a single-school charter district, so Northwest Classical Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Northwest Classical Academy compares
Northwest Classical Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,418
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Northwest Classical Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy, which includes Northwest Classical Academy.
$9,418
Per student
-32%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools in Kennesaw
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 (~798 students)
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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 an elementary school in Kennesaw, GA.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Northwest Classical Academy a good school?
Northwest Classical Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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