New Life Academy of Excellence

Charter School 645 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

New Life Academy of Excellence is a public charter school located in Duluth, Georgia, serving students in grades K–8. Operating with a focus on academic rigor and character development, the school emphasizes a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy. It aims to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for higher education by prioritizing core subjects such as mathematics, reading, and science, often utilizing a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and individual student accountability.

Beyond its academic curriculum, New Life Academy of Excellence places significant importance on the development of the "whole child." The school’s mission integrates personal responsibility, integrity, and discipline into daily school life, encouraging students to become contributing members of their community. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and involving parents in the educational process, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities for families within the Duluth and Gwinnett County area.

645

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Life Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	192
Black	387
Asian	12
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
387 (60.0%)
Hispanic
192 (29.8%)
Two or More
27 (4.2%)
White
23 (3.6%)
Asian
12 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(678)720-9870
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 88

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 36