KIPP South Fulton Academy School

Charter School 364 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP South Fulton Academy (KSFA) is a tuition-free, public charter middle school located in East Point, Georgia, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school operates on a philosophy that combines rigorous academics with character development. KSFA is committed to providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes high expectations, a longer school day, and a college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the South Fulton community, focusing on closing the opportunity gap for its students. Beyond standard classroom instruction, KIPP South Fulton Academy emphasizes the development of "character strengths"—such as grit, zest, and optimism—to help students navigate academic and personal challenges. By fostering a culture of high achievement and strong teacher-student relationships, the school aims to empower its students to become leaders who can advocate for themselves and contribute positively to their communities.

364

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP South Fulton Academy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	47
Black	313
Two or More	2

Black
313 (86.0 %)
Hispanic
47 (12.9 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fulton County
Phone:	(678)278-0160
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
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 5 78

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 89