Ethos Classical serves 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ethos Classical's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ethos Classical is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
18%
36%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
59%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Ethos Classical is deeply committed to ensuring all students live up to their power and potential by providing a rigorous literacy and arts-based education. Ethos Classical is an elementary school built on research and the best practices of high performing schools nationwide and is uniquely focused on educating students in South Atlanta. Ethos Classical’s philosophical approach to creating an extraordinary school for the students of Atlanta is based on three foundational beliefs: 1) Every child, no matter race, socio-economic status, zip code or home language, deserves an extraordinary education that prepares them for a life of choice and opportunity; 2) Students thrive in a warm, structured and supportive environment; and 3) Literacy and the arts are critical components of a robust elementary education. For more information, please visit our website: www.ethosclassical.org.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ethos Classical often compared to?
Ethos Classicalis often viewed alongside schools like Kindezi Old 4th Ward by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ethos Classical?
600 students attend Ethos Classical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
18% of Ethos Classical students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethos Classical?
Ethos Classical has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ethos Classical offer ?
Ethos Classical offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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