At a glance
Reported students
382
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
KIPP South Fulton Academy School: 382 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
11.6:1 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
- 388
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about KIPP South Fulton Academy School
KIPP South Fulton Academy School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Atlanta. It is one of 103 current school records connected to Fulton County. NCES reports 382 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 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below 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 (87.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.5%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP South Fulton Academy School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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
- English learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black87.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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 Fulton County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
598 reported students
Haynes Bridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
627 reported students
McNair Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
727 reported students
Camp Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
748 reported students
Sandy Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
763 reported students
Paul D. West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
814 reported students
Public schools near KIPP South Fulton Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resurgence Hall Middle Academy Middle · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Middle Academy | 05–08 | 209 | 0.8 mi |
| Liberation Academy Middle · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- Liberation Academy | 05–08 | 132 | 1.3 mi |
| Paul D. West Middle School Middle · Fulton County | 06–08 | 814 | 2.2 mi |
| Crawford Long Middle School Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 627 | 2.2 mi |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 452 | 2.8 mi |
| Woodland Middle School Middle · Fulton County | 06–08 | 937 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP South Fulton Academy School
What grades does KIPP South Fulton Academy School serve?
KIPP South Fulton Academy School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fulton County.
How many students attend KIPP South Fulton Academy School?
KIPP South Fulton Academy School reported 382 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 388 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP South Fulton Academy School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 382 students and 33 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 South Fulton Academy School a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP South Fulton Academy 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 South Fulton Academy 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 South Fulton Academy School in?
KIPP South Fulton Academy School is part of Fulton County, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 103 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near KIPP South Fulton Academy School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Resurgence Hall Middle Academy (0.8 mi), Liberation Academy (1.3 mi), Paul D. West Middle School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.