At a glance
Reported students
215
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
215
Amana Academy West Atlanta: 215 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Amana Academy West Atlanta
Amana Academy West Atlanta is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Smyrna. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta. NCES reports 215 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd 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 13.4:1 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 (71.6%) and White (14%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Amana Academy West Atlanta
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.5 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black71.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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.
Public schools near Amana Academy West Atlanta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 333 | 0.9 mi |
| Smyrna Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 870 | 2 mi |
| Teasley Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 974 | 2.1 mi |
| Belmont Hills Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 267 | 2.8 mi |
| Green Acres Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 584 | 2.9 mi |
| Brumby Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 963 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Amana Academy West Atlanta
What grades does Amana Academy West Atlanta serve?
Amana Academy West Atlanta reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta.
How many students attend Amana Academy West Atlanta?
Amana Academy West Atlanta reported 215 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Amana Academy West Atlanta?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 215 students and 18.5 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 Amana Academy West Atlanta a public, charter, or magnet school?
Amana Academy West Atlanta 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 Amana Academy West Atlanta students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.4% 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 Amana Academy West Atlanta in?
Amana Academy West Atlanta is part of State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta, based in Smyrna, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Amana Academy West Atlanta?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Argyle Elementary School (0.9 mi), Smyrna Elementary School (2 mi), Teasley Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.