Cirrus Charter Academy

State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy

Charter School 429 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cirrus Charter Academy, located at 1870 Pio Nono Ave in Macon, Georgia, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, project-based learning environment. Serving students in grades K-8, the academy focuses on an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Their educational philosophy centers on preparing students for success in a global society by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity through hands-on learning experiences and community engagement.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for its commitment to a supportive and inclusive culture that aims to bridge educational gaps for students in the Macon area. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Cirrus Charter Academy strives to meet the unique needs of every learner. The school maintains a strong emphasis on character development and leadership, encouraging students to become active, responsible contributors to their community while equipping them with the foundational skills necessary for high school and beyond.

429

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cirrus Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	11
Black	393
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
393 (91.6%)
Two or More
21 (4.9%)
Hispanic
11 (2.6%)
White
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy
Phone:	(478)250-1376
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 33

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cirrus Charter Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	50
Grade 7	57
Grade 8	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cirrus Charter Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	49%
Male	219	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)