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Brighten Academy

5897 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135Douglas County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
800
Students
Total enrolled
$13,981
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 800 students in grades KG–08 in Douglasville, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,981 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
17.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Brighten Academy is a large elementary in Douglasville, Georgia, serving grades KG–08 with 800 students. The district invests $13,981 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Brighten Academy

800
Total Students
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution374 male · 426 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 438 students
Student Composition
15%
9%
67%
Asian2%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black67%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130186003670

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,981Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,981
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,151
Student Support$2,656
Administration$1,678
Operations$2,097
Other$1,398
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,981 spent per student, an estimated $6,193 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
39%
State government
43.1%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
New Manchester Elementary SchoolChapel Hill Elementary SchoolBill Arp Elementary SchoolFactory Shoals Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Chapel Hill Middle SchoolMason Creek Middle SchoolFactory Shoals Middle SchoolTurner Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Douglas County High SchoolNew Manchester High SchoolAlexander High SchoolChapel Hill High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyDouglas County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictDouglas County →
Phone: (770)615-3680
NCES ID: 130186003670
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Douglasville seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Douglas County
High
Douglas County High School
1,969 students · 09–12
63% FRL
High
New Manchester High School
1,894 students · 09–12
60% FRL
High
Alexander High School
1,823 students · 09–12
41% FRL
High
Chapel Hill High School
1,609 students · 09–12
48% FRL
High
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,494 students · 09–12
71% FRL
Mid
Chapel Hill Middle School
1,098 students · 06–08
55% FRL
Mid
Mason Creek Middle School
879 students · 06–08
64% FRL
Elem
New Manchester Elementary School
848 students · PK–05
72% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5897 Prestley Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.