- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atlanta, GA
David T Howard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for David T Howard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130012000027
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David T Howard Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #8 of 18
- middle schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
David T Howard Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David T Howard Middle School ranks #8 of 18 middle schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
David T Howard Middle School shrank from 1,119 students in 2022-23 to 1,056 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 73.4 → 79.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 130012000027 · Atlanta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 14.7:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
David T Howard Middle School shrank from 1,119 students in 2022-23 to 1,056 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 73.4 → 79.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
David T Howard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school
David T Howard Middle School
1,073 students
What this shows David T Howard Middle School reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How David T Howard Middle School compares
David T Howard Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 69% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, David T Howard Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David T Howard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David T Howard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Atlanta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sequoyah Middle School
Standard public school
1,713 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
Standard public school
1,619 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Peachtree Middle School
Standard public school
1,214 students 15:1 students per teacher
Sandtown Middle School
Standard public school
956 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Charter School
Standard public school
945 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
Standard public school
879 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,073 students)
Frequently asked questions about David T Howard Middle School
How many students attend David T Howard Middle School?
David T Howard Middle School has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,119 (2022-23) → 1,056 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David T Howard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David T Howard Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David T Howard Middle School?
18.6% of students at David T Howard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David T Howard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at David T Howard Middle School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David T Howard Middle School?
David T Howard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 David T Howard Middle School rank among middle schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, David T Howard Middle School ranks #8 of 18 middle schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides David T Howard Middle School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.