- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, GA
Heard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130042000230
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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
Heard Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #9 of 26
- schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heard Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heard Elementary School ranks #9 of 26 schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Heard Elementary School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 130042000230 · Macon, GA Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 14.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School (1,145 students)
Heard Elementary School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Heard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School
1,145 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,013 students
- Howard Middle
Howard Middle School
973 students
- Rutland High S
Rutland High School
921 students
- Weaver Middle
Weaver Middle School
894 students
- This school
Heard Elementary School
596 students
What this shows Heard Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heard Elementary School compares
Heard Elementary School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,316
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 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.8%
White 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Heard Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bibb County reports $14,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Macon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Academy for Classical Education
Standard public school
1,808 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary School
Standard public school
715 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Standard public school
675 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southfield Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16:1 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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Heard Elementary School
How many students attend Heard Elementary School?
Heard Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heard Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Heard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heard Elementary School is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Macon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heard Elementary School?
Heard Elementary 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 Heard Elementary School rank among schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Heard Elementary School ranks #9 of 26 schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Bibb County?
Besides Heard Elementary School, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Westside High School (1,013 students), and Howard Middle School (973 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.