CIRRUS CHARTER ACADEMY
Cirrus Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy school district, located in Macon, GA with about 438 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Cirrus Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cirrus Charter Academy, located at 1870 Pio Nono Ave in Macon, Georgia, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, project-based learning environment. Serving students in grades K-8, the academy focuses on an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Their educational philosophy centers on preparing students for success in a global society by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity through hands-on learning experiences and community engagement.
Beyond its academic core, the school is known for its commitment to a supportive and inclusive culture that aims to bridge educational gaps for students in the Macon area. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Cirrus Charter Academy strives to meet the unique needs of every learner. The school maintains a strong emphasis on character development and leadership, encouraging students to become active, responsible contributors to their community while equipping them with the foundational skills necessary for high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Cirrus Charter Academy at (478) 250-1376 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
CIRRUS CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Macon, GA with about 438 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 438
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 438 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CIRRUS CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.5%
- White
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.