- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alpharetta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228000974
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpharetta Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 15
- schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpharetta Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpharetta Elementary School ranks #2 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Alpharetta Elementary School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 130228000974 · Alpharetta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 10.6:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Alpharetta Elementary School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Alpharetta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 498
Alpharetta Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Alpharetta Elementary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpharetta Elementary School compares
Alpharetta Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 80% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Asian 11.6%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Alpharetta Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpharetta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpharetta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Alpharetta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary School
Standard public school
1,022 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Brandywine Elementary School
Standard public school
968 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
786 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Creek View Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 13:1 students per teacher
Manning Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Ocee Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpharetta Elementary School
How many students attend Alpharetta Elementary School?
Alpharetta Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpharetta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpharetta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpharetta Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpharetta Elementary School?
12.3% of students at Alpharetta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpharetta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alpharetta Elementary School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpharetta Elementary School?
Alpharetta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpharetta Elementary School rank among schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpharetta Elementary School ranks #2 of 15 schools in Alpharetta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alpharetta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Alpharetta Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.