Main Street Charter Academy

2861 Lakeshore Dr
College Park, GA 30337

Charter School 817 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Main Street Charter Academy, located in College Park, Georgia, operates as a public charter school committed to providing a specialized educational environment for its students. As a charter institution, it functions with increased autonomy, allowing it to implement a distinct academic focus and teaching methodology that differs from traditional district-run schools. The academy emphasizes community involvement and academic rigor, aiming to create a structured learning experience that prepares students for future success in both their personal and educational endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the local College Park community, serving as an accessible educational hub for families in the area. By focusing on a holistic approach to learning, Main Street Charter Academy strives to foster an environment where students can develop critical thinking skills, character, and school spirit. Its location on Lakeshore Drive places it within reach of diverse residential neighborhoods, reinforcing its mission to offer high-quality educational alternatives and foster a supportive, goal-oriented culture for its student body and staff.

817

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Main Street Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	37
Black	737
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

Black
737 (90.2%)
Hispanic
37 (4.5%)
Two or More
21 (2.6%)
White
16 (2.0%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fulton County
Phone:	(404)668-0261
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 99