Enrollment
317
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellenwood, GA
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130123004393Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ellenwood · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ellenwood, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123004393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Ellenwood, Georgia, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 69% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 69% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Student demographics
African American 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
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.
How Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary 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 (~317 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School
How many students attend Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellenwood, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School is 24.4:1, which is 69% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School is African American at 86.1% of enrollment, in Ellenwood, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Ellenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School ranks #4 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 Elementary School a good school?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Clayton County?
Besides Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.
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