Academy Of Lithonia Charter School (Closed 2010)

Academy Of Lithonia Charter School serves 549 students in grades Kindergarten-7. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Academy Of Lithonia Charter School?
549 students attend Academy Of Lithonia Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Academy Of Lithonia Charter School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Lithonia Charter School?
Academy Of Lithonia Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy Of Lithonia Charter School offer ?
Academy Of Lithonia Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Academy Of Lithonia Charter School part of?
Academy Of Lithonia Charter School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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