Fulton Academy of Science and Technology

Charter School 552 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Fulton Academy of Science and Technology (FAST) is a tuition-free, state-chartered public school located in Roswell, Georgia, that serves students in grades K–8. The school is distinguished by its rigorous focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating a project-based learning model, FAST aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in an increasingly tech-driven global landscape.

Beyond its core STEM curriculum, the academy emphasizes a holistic approach to education by prioritizing inquiry-based instruction and collaborative learning environments. The school’s mission centers on cultivating a community of curious learners who are encouraged to engage with real-world challenges. Because it is a charter school, FAST maintains a specialized academic culture designed to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and practical, hands-on scientific application.

552

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	70
Black	119
Asian	163
Two or More	37
American Indian	3

Asian
163 (29.5%)
White
160 (29.0%)
Black
119 (21.6%)
Hispanic
70 (12.7%)
Two or More
37 (6.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	(678)321-1100
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
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 67

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	80
Grade 7	59
Grade 8	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fulton Academy of Science and Technology
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	42.4%
Male	318	57.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)