At a glance
Reported students
961
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
88.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Charles R. Drew Charter School: 961 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
10.8:1 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
- 919
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charles R. Drew Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Atlanta. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Atlanta Public Schools. NCES reports 961 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 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, 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 (56.1%) and White (32%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.8%. 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 Charles R. Drew Charter School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.6 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.06
- 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
- White32%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black56.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.1%
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.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
911 reported students
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
851 reported students
Woodson Park Academy School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
842 reported students
Wesley International Academy Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
776 reported students
Centennial Academy (Charter)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
757 reported students
Morningside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
722 reported students
Public schools near Charles R. Drew Charter School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc Elementary · Charter · State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc | KG–08 | 436 | 0.7 mi |
| Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School Elementary · City Schools of Decatur | 03–05 | 529 | 0.9 mi |
| Fred A. Toomer Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 513 | 1 mi |
| Burgess-Peterson Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 580 | 1 mi |
| Oakhurst Elementary School Elementary · City Schools of Decatur | PK–02 | 233 | 1.3 mi |
| Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb County | PK–05 | 475 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles R. Drew Charter School
What grades does Charles R. Drew Charter School serve?
Charles R. Drew Charter School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Atlanta Public Schools.
How many students attend Charles R. Drew Charter School?
Charles R. Drew Charter School reported 961 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 919 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles R. Drew Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 961 students and 88.6 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 Charles R. Drew Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles R. Drew Charter School 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 Charles R. Drew Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charles R. Drew Charter School in?
Charles R. Drew Charter School 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 Charles R. Drew Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc (0.7 mi), Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School (0.9 mi), Fred A. Toomer Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.