Enrollment
677
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flowery Branch, GA
World Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for World Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130261003805
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
World Language Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
World Language Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, World Language Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Flowery Branch, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261003805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How World Language Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at World Language Academy
World Language Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Flowery Branch, Georgia, enrolling 677 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 677 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 677 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Flowery Branch's public schools, it stands alongside Chestnut Mountain Elementary School (918 students): World Language Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 20.4:1).
Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students) and Flowery Branch High (1,304 students) alongside World Language Academy.
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 World Language Academy compares
World Language Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,147
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 677 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
White 16.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, World Language Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes World Language Academy.
$12,147
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 World Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to World Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Flowery Branch
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
Standard public school
918 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Spout Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
855 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Flowery Branch Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Martin Elementary School
Standard public school
628 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~677 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about World Language Academy
How many students attend World Language Academy?
World Language Academy has 677 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flowery Branch, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at World Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at World Language Academy is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at World Language Academy?
32.4% of students at World Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of World Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at World Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Flowery Branch, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for World Language Academy?
World Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does World Language Academy rank among schools in Flowery Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, World Language Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Flowery Branch, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flowery Branch on the city page.
Is World Language Academy a good school?
World Language Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Hall County?
Besides World Language Academy, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.
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