- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, GA
Heard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130279001202
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heard Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Heard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heard Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franklin, GA.
School address
District: Heard County · Georgia
NCES ID 130279001202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Heard Elementary School held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130279001202 · Franklin, GA Other · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 16:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Heard County High School (672 students)
Heard Elementary School held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 48.6 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
- This school
Heard Elementary School
722 students
- Heard County H
Heard County High School
672 students
- Heard County M
Heard County Middle School
456 students
- Centralhatchee 190
Centralhatchee Elementary School
190 students
- Ephesus Elemen 180
Ephesus Elementary School
180 students
- Arrow Academy 18
Arrow Academy Alternative School
18 students
What this shows Heard Elementary School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heard Elementary School compares
Heard 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$13,632
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 722 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Heard Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heard County reports $13,632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heard County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centralhatchee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ephesus Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arrow Academy Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heard Elementary School
How many students attend Heard Elementary School?
Heard Elementary School has 722 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heard Elementary School?
56.2% 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 White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Franklin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heard Elementary School?
Heard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Heard Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franklin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Heard County?
Besides Heard Elementary School, Heard County also operates Heard County High School (672 students), Heard County Middle School (456 students), and Centralhatchee Elementary School (190 students). See the Heard County district page for the complete list.