Elite Scholars Academy School

www.elitescholarsacademy.com/index.html

680 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Elite Scholars Academy, located in Jonesboro, Georgia, is a specialized public magnet school within the Clayton County Public Schools system. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to college readiness. Its curriculum is designed to challenge high-achieving students, focusing heavily on core subjects and advanced coursework to prepare graduates for success in competitive higher education settings.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes character development, leadership, and community engagement. By fostering a culture of discipline and excellence, Elite Scholars Academy aims to provide a structured educational experience that encourages students to reach their full potential. The school is highly regarded in the region for its selective enrollment process and its consistent emphasis on maintaining high standards of performance for both its student body and faculty.

680

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elite Scholars Academy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	120
Black	439
Asian	89
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
439 (64.6 %)
Hispanic
120 (17.6 %)
Asian
89 (13.1 %)
Two or More
23 (3.4 %)
White
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clayton County
Phone:	(770)472-2823
Website:	http://www.elitescholarsacademy.com/index.html
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	757
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 111

Grade 9 88

Grade 10 96

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 90