- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Point, GA
Rise Prep School
Federal NCES profile for Rise Prep School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130228004187Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rise Prep School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in East Point · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rise Prep School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Prep School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in East Point, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228004187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
316 on latest CCD 130228004187 · East Point, GA Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
316 enr · 13.2:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 middle schools in East Point. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rise Prep School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 316
Rise Prep School
316 students
What this shows Rise Prep School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rise Prep School compares
Rise Prep School vs Georgia and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rise Prep School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rise Prep School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in East Point
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rise Prep School
How many students attend Rise Prep School?
Rise Prep School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Point, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Prep School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Prep School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Rise Prep School?
44.6% of students at Rise Prep School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise Prep School?
Rise Prep School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Rise Prep School rank among middle schools in East Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Prep School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in East Point, 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 East Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Rise Prep School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.