At a glance
Reported students
289
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School: 289 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Atlanta. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Atlanta Public Schools. NCES reports 289 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.9:1 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 (97.9%) and multiracial (1%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.6 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.92
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.83
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Black97.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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
Not reported as 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.
KIPP Soul Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
285 reported students
KIPP VISION Charter School
Middle · Grades 06–08
300 reported students
Kipp Strive Charter School
Middle · Grades 06–08
312 reported students
Judson Price Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
241 reported students
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
342 reported students
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
233 reported students
Public schools near KIPP WAYS Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis Invictus Academy Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 692 | 1.6 mi |
| Kipp Strive Charter School Middle · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 312 | 1.7 mi |
| Herman J. Russell West End Academy Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 342 | 2.1 mi |
| Martin L. King Jr. Middle School Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 879 | 3 mi |
| Atlanta SMART Academy Middle · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy | 05–08 | 221 | 3.1 mi |
| David T Howard Middle School Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,073 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School
What grades does KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School serve?
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Atlanta Public Schools.
How many students attend KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School?
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School reported 289 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 384 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 289 students and 22.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP WAYS Academy 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 KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School 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 KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School in?
KIPP WAYS Academy 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 KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Lewis Invictus Academy (1.6 mi), Kipp Strive Charter School (1.7 mi), Herman J. Russell West End Academy (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.