- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dacula, GA
Harbins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harbins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255001249
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbins Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Dacula · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harbins Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harbins Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Dacula, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Harbins Elementary School held near 1,351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.5 → 100.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 130255001249 · Dacula, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,320 enr · 12.9:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Harbins Elementary School held near 1,351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.5 → 100.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Harbins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,320
Harbins Elementary School
1,320 students
What this shows Harbins Elementary School reports 1,320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harbins Elementary School compares
Harbins Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,320
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 21.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Harbins Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harbins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harbins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harbins Elementary School
How many students attend Harbins Elementary School?
Harbins Elementary School has 1,320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dacula, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,412 (2022-23) → 1,351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbins Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Harbins Elementary School?
35.0% of students at Harbins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harbins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harbins Elementary School is African American at 45.2% of enrollment, in Dacula, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbins Elementary School?
Harbins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Harbins Elementary School rank among schools in Dacula?
By Resource Investment Index, Harbins Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Dacula, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dacula on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Harbins Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.