- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
Wesley International Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Wesley International Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130012003589Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesley International Academy Charter earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wesley International Academy Charter has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley International Academy Charter ranks #3 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012003589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Wesley International Academy Charter held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130012003589 · Atlanta, GA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
776 enr · 12.1:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Wesley International Academy Charter held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wesley International Academy Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 776
Wesley International Academy Charter
776 students
What this shows Wesley International Academy Charter reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesley International Academy Charter compares
Wesley International Academy Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.0%
White 4.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Wesley International Academy Charter is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wesley International Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesley International Academy Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Atlanta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Standard public school
1,093 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Woodson Park Academy School
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ethos Classical Charter School
Standard public school
676 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Atlanta Heights Charter School
Standard public school
663 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesley International Academy Charter
How many students attend Wesley International Academy Charter?
Wesley International Academy Charter has 776 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley International Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley International Academy Charter is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Wesley International Academy Charter?
53.2% of students at Wesley International Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesley International Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Wesley International Academy Charter is African American at 86.0% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesley International Academy Charter?
Wesley International Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Wesley International Academy Charter rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley International Academy Charter ranks #3 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Wesley International Academy Charter, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.