- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duluth, GA
Harris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255001133
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Harris Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 130255001133 · Duluth, GA Other · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 11.7:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Harris Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Harris 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 642
Harris Elementary School
642 students
What this shows Harris Elementary School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris Elementary School compares
Harris 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
African American 16.5%
Asian 16.5%
White 11.7%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Harris 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 Harris 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris 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
Similar other schools in Duluth
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Georgia Connections Academy
Standard public school
7,148 students 41.6:1 students per teacher
Chesney Elementary School
Standard public school
1,165 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Chattahoochee Elementary School
Standard public school
1,133 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
913 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Ferguson Elementary School
Standard public school
856 students 13:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
838 students 13.1:1 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 (~642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harris Elementary School
How many students attend Harris Elementary School?
Harris Elementary School has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duluth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Harris Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Harris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harris Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris Elementary School?
Harris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Harris Elementary School rank among schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Duluth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Harris 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.