- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atlanta, GA
Ralph Bunche Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Bunche Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130012000150
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Bunche Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #9 of 18
- middle schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph Bunche Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Bunche Middle School ranks #9 of 18 middle schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-112 students YoY
Ralph Bunche Middle School shrank from 824 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.1 → 59.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-112 students YoY 130012000150 · Atlanta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 10.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Ralph Bunche Middle School shrank from 824 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 63.1 → 59.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ralph Bunche Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 651
Ralph Bunche Middle School
651 students
What this shows Ralph Bunche Middle School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Bunche Middle School compares
Ralph Bunche Middle School 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Georgia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.5%
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
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 343 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Ralph Bunche Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph Bunche Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Bunche Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Atlanta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sequoyah Middle School
Standard public school
1,713 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
Standard public school
1,619 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Peachtree Middle School
Standard public school
1,214 students 15:1 students per teacher
David T Howard Middle School
Standard public school
1,073 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Sandtown Middle School
Standard public school
956 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Charter School
Standard public school
945 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Bunche Middle School
How many students attend Ralph Bunche Middle School?
Ralph Bunche Middle School has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), down 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Bunche Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Bunche Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Ralph Bunche Middle School?
100.0% of students at Ralph Bunche Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Bunche Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Bunche Middle School is African American at 92.3% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Bunche Middle School?
Ralph Bunche Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ralph Bunche Middle School rank among middle schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Bunche Middle School ranks #9 of 18 middle schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Ralph Bunche Middle School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.