Enrollment
1,737
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 130228000987
Riverwood International Charter School — Atlanta, GA
Federal NCES profile for Riverwood International Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 33
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 24
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverwood International Charter School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Riverwood International Charter School reports 1,737 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 104.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 27.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% below the Georgia average and 48% below the national baseline. The school offers 19 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 347 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fulton County spends $15,569 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.5% from local sources (property taxes), 26.9% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverwood International Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 55% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,737 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,569
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 347 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,737 Top 95% in Georgia — larger than 5% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 104.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 27.1% -55% vs state
NCES ID 130228000987
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
White 34.2%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 347:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.5%
In-school suspensions 148
Out-of-school suspensions 91
Expulsions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Riverwood International Charter School.
$15,569
Per student
-1%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Riverwood International Charter School
How many students attend Riverwood International Charter School?
Riverwood International Charter School has 1,737 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwood International Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverwood International Charter School is 16.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverwood International Charter School?
27.1% of students at Riverwood International Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverwood International Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Riverwood International Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverwood International Charter School?
Riverwood International Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.