At a glance
Reported students
757
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
74.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Centennial Academy (Charter): 757 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 755
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Centennial Academy (Charter)
Centennial Academy (Charter) is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Atlanta. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Atlanta Public Schools. NCES reports 757 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (90%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Centennial Academy (Charter)
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 74.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.11
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black90%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Atlanta Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wesley International Academy Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
776 reported students
Morningside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
722 reported students
E. Rivers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
699 reported students
Woodson Park Academy School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
842 reported students
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
851 reported students
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
650 reported students
Public schools near Centennial Academy (Charter)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–08 | 583 | 1.1 mi |
| Kindezi Old 4th Ward Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–08 | 321 | 1.2 mi |
| The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 423 | 1.6 mi |
| Kipp WAYS Primary Charter School Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–05 | 559 | 1.6 mi |
| Wesley International Academy Charter Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–08 | 776 | 1.8 mi |
| Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 279 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Academy (Charter)
What grades does Centennial Academy (Charter) serve?
Centennial Academy (Charter) reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Atlanta Public Schools.
How many students attend Centennial Academy (Charter)?
Centennial Academy (Charter) reported 757 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 755 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Centennial Academy (Charter)?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 757 students and 74.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Centennial Academy (Charter) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Centennial Academy (Charter) is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Centennial Academy (Charter) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Centennial Academy (Charter) in?
Centennial Academy (Charter) is part of Atlanta Public Schools, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Centennial Academy (Charter)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy (1.1 mi), Kindezi Old 4th Ward (1.2 mi), The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.