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#401 of 433 private schools in GA

Children for Christ Academy

Elementary School · Lithonia, GA

A private elementary school in Lithonia, GA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

Private

2637 PANOLA RD, Lithonia, GA 30058

  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Diversity Index6%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Enrollment32
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Children for Christ Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,971/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lithonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,633

Median home value

$221,200

Median rent

$1,478/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black96.9%
Two or More3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Howard Scholars AcademyPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–120.4 mi65Compare →
Shekinah Glory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.8 mi20Compare →
Fairington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–51.1 mi481Compare →
Panola Way Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–51.2 mi636Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Children for Christ Academy is listed in Lithonia, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Children for Christ Academy

Children for Christ Academy is a private elementary school in Lithonia, GA, serving approximately 32 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Children for Christ Academy

What grades does Children for Christ Academy serve?

Children for Christ Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Children for Christ Academy?

Children for Christ Academy has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Children for Christ Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Children for Christ Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Children for Christ Academy rank in GA?

Children for Christ Academy ranks #401 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Children for Christ Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Children for Christ Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Children for Christ Academy a private school?

Yes, Children for Christ Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Children for Christ Academy a religious school?

Children for Christ Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeKalb County
Area population (ZIP 30058)
63,421
Area average commute
38.3 min
Area median age
34.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30058; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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