Enrollment
390
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellenwood, GA
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130023304164Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Ellenwood · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ellenwood, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130023304164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Ellenwood, Georgia, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.5% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 390 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter is a single-school charter district, so Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School compares
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter, which includes Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School.
$14,371
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 62.2%
Federal 23.8%
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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School
How many students attend Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellenwood, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School?
68.5% of students at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School rank among public schools in Ellenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ellenwood, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellenwood on the city page.
Is Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School a good school?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter?
None; State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter is a single-school charter district, and Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is its only campus.
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