How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Garden Hills Elementary School | Willis A. Sutton Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 494 | 1,619 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.1% | 29.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Garden Hills Elementary School | Willis A. Sutton Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,033 | $24,033 |
| District | Atlanta Public Schools | Atlanta Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Garden Hills Elementary School | Willis A. Sutton Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.8% | 27.0% |
| African American | 42.7% | 39.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.2% | 24.2% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Garden Hills Elementary School | Willis A. Sutton Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 494:1 | 539.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.9% | 23.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.