- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Heards Ferry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heards Ferry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228002001
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heards Ferry Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heards Ferry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heards Ferry Elementary School ranks #11 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Heards Ferry Elementary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 130228002001 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 12.5:1 · 3.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Heards Ferry Elementary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Heards Ferry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 699
Heards Ferry Elementary School
699 students
What this shows Heards Ferry Elementary School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heards Ferry Elementary School compares
Heards Ferry 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.3% | ▼ 95% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 699 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Heards Ferry Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heards Ferry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heards Ferry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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Charles R. Drew Charter School
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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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heards Ferry Elementary School
How many students attend Heards Ferry Elementary School?
Heards Ferry Elementary School has 699 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heards Ferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heards Ferry Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Heards Ferry Elementary School?
3.3% of students at Heards Ferry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heards Ferry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heards Ferry Elementary School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heards Ferry Elementary School?
Heards Ferry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Heards Ferry Elementary School rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Heards Ferry Elementary School ranks #11 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Heards Ferry Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.