At a glance
Reported students
524
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
524
Brookhaven Innovation Academy: 524 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.4:1 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
- 540
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Brookhaven Innovation Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Norcross. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy. NCES reports 524 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to 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 (43.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.2%). English learners represent 12.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. 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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.2 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White11.3%
- Hispanic34.2%
- Black43.1%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
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.
Public schools near Brookhaven Innovation Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripling Elementary School Elementary · Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 799 | 0.7 mi |
| Norcross Elementary School Elementary · Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 751 | 0.9 mi |
| Baldwin Elementary Elementary · Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 914 | 0.9 mi |
| Peachtree Elementary School Elementary · Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 689 | 1.8 mi |
| North Metro Academy of Performing Arts Elementary · Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 193 | 1.8 mi |
| International Charter Academy of Georgia Elementary · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- International Charter Academy o | KG–08 | 268 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brookhaven Innovation Academy
What grades does Brookhaven Innovation Academy serve?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy.
How many students attend Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy reported 524 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 540 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 524 students and 39.2 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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy 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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.8% 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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy in?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy, based in Norcross, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stripling Elementary School (0.7 mi), Norcross Elementary School (0.9 mi), Baldwin Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.