- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dalton, GA
The Dalton Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Dalton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130162004422
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Dalton Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Dalton Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Dalton Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Dalton Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130162004422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
The Dalton Academy grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 130162004422 · Dalton, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 13.8:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalton High School (1,919 students)
The Dalton Academy grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
The Dalton Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalton High Sc
Dalton High School
1,919 students
- Hammond Creek
Hammond Creek Middle School
1,057 students
- City Park Elem 707
City Park Elementary School
707 students
- Brookwood Elem 688
Brookwood Elementary School
688 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 632
Blue Ridge Elementary School
632 students
- This school 469
The Dalton Academy
469 students
What this shows The Dalton Academy reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Dalton Academy compares
The Dalton 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$14,396
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
White 9.4%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, The Dalton Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalton Public Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Dalton Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Dalton Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Dalton
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dalton High School
Standard public school
1,919 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Southeast Whitfield County High School
Standard public school
1,453 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Coahulla Creek High School
Standard public school
1,041 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Phoenix High School
Standard public school
141 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Dalton Academy
How many students attend The Dalton Academy?
The Dalton Academy has 469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Dalton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Dalton Academy is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 The Dalton Academy?
56.2% of students at The Dalton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Dalton Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Dalton Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Dalton Academy?
The Dalton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 The Dalton Academy rank among high schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, The Dalton Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Besides The Dalton Academy, Dalton Public Schools also operates Dalton High School (1,919 students), Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students), and City Park Elementary School (707 students). See the Dalton Public Schools district page for the complete list.