At a glance
Reported students
429
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
429
Cirrus Charter Academy: 429 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
17.5:1 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)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Cirrus Charter Academy
Cirrus Charter Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Macon. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy. NCES reports 429 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 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above 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 (91.6%) and multiracial (4.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 5.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cirrus Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.5 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?
- 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
- 5.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0.7%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black91.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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.
Public schools near Cirrus Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingram/Pye Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 450 | 0.6 mi |
| Hartley Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 385 | 1 mi |
| Alexander II Magnet School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 465 | 1.1 mi |
| Vineville Academy Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 479 | 1.4 mi |
| Williams Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 294 | 1.7 mi |
| John Robert Lewis Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 712 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cirrus Charter Academy
What grades does Cirrus Charter Academy serve?
Cirrus Charter Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy.
How many students attend Cirrus Charter Academy?
Cirrus Charter Academy reported 429 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd 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 Cirrus Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 429 students and 24.5 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 Cirrus Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cirrus Charter 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 Cirrus Charter Academy 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 Cirrus Charter Academy in?
Cirrus Charter Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy, based in Macon, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cirrus Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ingram/Pye Elementary School (0.6 mi), Hartley Elementary School (1 mi), Alexander II Magnet School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.