Brighten Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Douglasville, GA Grades KG–08 Suburb: Large Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA SchoolScore™ D (56.4)
  • 812 Students
  • 47.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (770)615-3680 Phone

Located in Douglasville, GEORGIA (ZIP 30135), Brighten Academy is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–08 in the Douglas County district.

Key statistics: 812 students enrolled; a 17.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
812.0
State avg: 608.0
▲ 34% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.06:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▲ 29% worse
Free Lunch %
34.9%
State avg: 74.2%
▼ 53% better
School Details
School Name
Brighten Academy
NCESSCH ID
130186003670
State School ID
GA-648-0407
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
DOUGLAS COUNTY
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5897 Prestley Mill Rd
City
Douglasville
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30135
County
Douglas County
Metro Area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1306
State Leg. Upper
13028
State Leg. Lower
13066
Latitude
33.73739
Longitude
-84.72764
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
812
Total Students
👩‍🏫
47.6
Teachers FTE
📐
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
47.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)47.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 283 34.9%
Not Applicable 59 7.3%
District Info
District Name
Douglas County
LEAID
1301860
State LEA ID
GA-648
Phone
(770)920-4000
Website
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Douglasville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$400,687K
Federal Revenue
$58,844K
State Revenue
$164,915K
Local Revenue
$176,928K
Total Expenditure
$392,100K
Instruction Exp.
$213,066K
Support Services
$110,812K
Other Current Exp.
$16,155K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brighten Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Brighten Academy?
812 students are enrolled at Brighten Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Brighten Academy have?
Brighten Academy has 47.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Brighten Academy serve?
Brighten Academy serves grades KG through 08.
Is Brighten Academy a charter school?
Brighten Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Brighten Academy located in?
Brighten Academy is located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Brighten Academy belong to?
Brighten Academy is part of the Douglas County school district.
How much does Douglas County spend per student?
The Douglas County district spends approximately $482,881,773 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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