- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 130123004393 · Ellenwood, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
317 enr · 24.4:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 317
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School compares
Utopian Academy for the Arts Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,609
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
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.
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
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,049
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~317 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 51.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.