- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverdale, GA
Harper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123002524
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harper Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Riverdale, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123002524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Harper Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.2 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130123002524 · Riverdale, GA Other · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 13:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Harper Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.2 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Harper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 690
Harper Elementary School
690 students
What this shows Harper Elementary School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harper Elementary School compares
Harper 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$14,609
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
African American 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Harper Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Riverdale
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Church Street Elementary School
Standard public school
706 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Riverdale Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pointe South Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Oliver Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 13.3:1 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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harper Elementary School
How many students attend Harper Elementary School?
Harper Elementary School has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverdale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Harper Elementary School?
90.4% of students at Harper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harper Elementary School is African American at 62.6% of enrollment, in Riverdale, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper Elementary School?
Harper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Harper Elementary School rank among schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Riverdale, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Harper Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.