- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Point, GA
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228002887
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in East Point · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in East Point, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 130228002887 · East Point, GA Other · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary 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 587
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary
587 students
What this shows Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary compares
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 3.2%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary is less 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 Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary'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 East Point
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Asa Hilliard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Brookview Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Conley Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Parklane Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14:1 students per teacher
Fulton Leadership Academy
Standard public school
227 students 12.6:1 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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary
How many students attend Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary has 587 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Point, GA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary is African American at 77.2% of enrollment, in East Point, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary?
Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary rank among schools in East Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in East Point, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary, 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.