Spring Creek Charter Academy in Bainbridge, GA

At a glance

Reported students

474

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Georgia other enrollment

65th percentile

Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

474

Spring Creek Charter Academy: 474 reported students.

State peer staffing position

63rd percentile

13.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. 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: 375
Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Student–teacher ratio: 14.2:1

What the reported data says about Spring Creek Charter Academy

Spring Creek Charter Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Bainbridge. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools II- Spring Creek Charter Academy. NCES reports 474 students for 2024–25.

Among 51 combined / other schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, above the Georgia median of 11.9:1 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 White (66.7%) and Black (22.8%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. 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 Spring Creek Charter Academy

1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.8%
Students with disabilities: 8.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

White66.7%
Hispanic6.5%
Black22.8%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial3.6%

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

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 Spring Creek 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
Hutto Elementary School Elementary · Decatur County	03–05	790	2.2 mi
Jones-Wheat Primary School Elementary · Decatur County	PK–02	664	2.2 mi
Bainbridge Middle School Middle · Decatur County	06–08	793	2.7 mi
New Beginning Learning Center High · Decatur County	06–12	183	2.7 mi
Bainbridge High School High · Decatur County	09–12	1,192	4.5 mi
West Bainbridge Primary School Elementary · Decatur County	PK–02	556	4.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek Charter Academy

What grades does Spring Creek Charter Academy serve?

Spring Creek Charter Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in State Specialty Schools II- Spring Creek Charter Academy.

How many students attend Spring Creek Charter Academy?

Spring Creek Charter Academy reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 51 Georgia combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 375 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Spring Creek Charter Academy?

The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 474 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 11.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Spring Creek Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Charter Academy in?

Spring Creek Charter Academy is part of State Specialty Schools II- Spring Creek Charter Academy, based in Bainbridge, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Spring Creek Charter Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hutto Elementary School (2.2 mi), Jones-Wheat Primary School (2.2 mi), Bainbridge Middle School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.