At a glance
Reported students
315
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
641
Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School: 315 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School
Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Ellenwood. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Clayton County. NCES reports 315 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 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, 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 (88.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black88.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
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.
Other schools in Clayton County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Adamson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
509 reported students
Riverdale Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
560 reported students
Forest Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
593 reported students
Kendrick Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
619 reported students
Mundys Mill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
687 reported students
Pointe South Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
693 reported students
Public schools near Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Middle School Middle · Clayton County | 06–08 | 593 | 1.6 mi |
| Morrow Middle School Middle · Clayton County | 06–08 | 794 | 1.8 mi |
| Adamson Middle School Middle · Clayton County | 06–08 | 509 | 1.8 mi |
| Rex Mill Middle School Middle · Clayton County | 06–08 | 904 | 2.4 mi |
| Babb Middle School Middle · Clayton County | 06–08 | 881 | 3.1 mi |
| Cedar Grove Middle School Middle · DeKalb County | 06–08 | 685 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School
What grades does Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School serve?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Clayton County.
How many students attend Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School reported 315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 315 students and 21 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 Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle 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 Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79% 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 Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School in?
Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School is part of Clayton County, based in Jonesboro, GA, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Forest Park Middle School (1.6 mi), Morrow Middle School (1.8 mi), Adamson Middle School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.