- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atlanta, GA
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willis a. Sutton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130012000107
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willis a. Sutton Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #12 of 18
- middle schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Willis a. Sutton Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willis a. Sutton Middle School ranks #12 of 18 middle schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Willis a. Sutton Middle School held near 1,555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.0 → 102.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130012000107 · Atlanta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,619 enr · 15.3:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Willis a. Sutton Middle School held near 1,555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.0 → 102.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Willis a. Sutton Middle School 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
- This school
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
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,296 students
What this shows Willis a. Sutton Middle School reports 1,619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willis a. Sutton Middle School compares
Willis a. Sutton Middle School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,619 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,619
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.5%
White 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Willis a. Sutton Middle School is more 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 Willis a. Sutton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willis a. Sutton Middle School'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
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Atlanta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sequoyah Middle School
Standard public school
1,713 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Peachtree Middle School
Standard public school
1,214 students 15:1 students per teacher
David T Howard Middle School
Standard public school
1,073 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Sandtown Middle School
Standard public school
956 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Charter School
Standard public school
945 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
Standard public school
879 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willis a. Sutton Middle School
How many students attend Willis a. Sutton Middle School?
Willis a. Sutton Middle School has 1,619 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,548 (2022-23) → 1,555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis a. Sutton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis a. Sutton Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willis a. Sutton Middle School?
29.5% of students at Willis a. Sutton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willis a. Sutton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willis a. Sutton Middle School is African American at 39.5% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willis a. Sutton Middle School?
Willis a. Sutton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Willis a. Sutton Middle School rank among middle schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Willis a. Sutton Middle School ranks #12 of 18 middle 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 middle schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Willis a. Sutton Middle School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Maynard Jackson High School (1,549 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.