- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Heritage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228002379
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #67 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #67 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Heritage Elementary School shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 130228002379 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Heritage Elementary School shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Heritage 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 597
Heritage Elementary School
597 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elementary School compares
Heritage Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$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 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 6.7%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Heritage Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Heritage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage 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
Similar other schools in Atlanta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Doraville United Elementary School
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1,003 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Charles R. Drew Charter School
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961 students 12:1 students per teacher
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
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941 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cobb Horizon High School
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927 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 15.4:1 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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary School
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Heritage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary School is African American at 81.7% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Heritage Elementary School rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #67 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 Heritage 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.