- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, GA
Price Academy
Federal NCES profile for Price Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130042003621
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Price Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #16 of 26
- schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Price Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Price Academy ranks #16 of 26 schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Price Academy grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130042003621 · Macon, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 4.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School (1,145 students)
Price Academy grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Price Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School
1,145 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,013 students
- Howard Middle
Howard Middle School
973 students
- Rutland High S
Rutland High School
921 students
- Weaver Middle
Weaver Middle School
894 students
- This school 14
Price Academy
14 students
What this shows Price Academy reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Price Academy compares
Price 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 67% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$14,316
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 171.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
White 28.6%
Two or More 14.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Price Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Bibb County reports $14,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Price Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Price Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Macon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Academy for Classical Education
Standard public school
1,808 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Standard public school
675 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southfield Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Price Academy
How many students attend Price Academy?
Price Academy has 14 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Price Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Price Academy is 4.7:1, which is 67% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 70% 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 Price Academy?
100.0% of students at Price Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Price Academy?
The largest demographic group at Price Academy is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Macon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Price Academy?
Price Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Price Academy rank among schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Price Academy ranks #16 of 26 schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Bibb County?
Besides Price Academy, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Westside High School (1,013 students), and Howard Middle School (973 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.