- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Doraville, GA
Hightower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hightower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000704
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hightower Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Doraville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hightower Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hightower Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Doraville, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hightower Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130174000704 · Doraville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 13.1:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Hightower Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hightower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 604
Hightower Elementary School
604 students
What this shows Hightower Elementary School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hightower Elementary School compares
Hightower 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 46% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$15,368
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 3.1%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Hightower Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hightower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hightower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Doraville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Standard public school
794 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Oakcliff Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Evansdale Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Tapestry Public Charter School
Standard public school
300 students 9.7:1 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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hightower Elementary School
How many students attend Hightower Elementary School?
Hightower Elementary School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Doraville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hightower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hightower Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Hightower Elementary School?
88.5% of students at Hightower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hightower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hightower Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Doraville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hightower Elementary School?
Hightower 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 Hightower Elementary School rank among schools in Doraville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hightower Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Doraville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Doraville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Hightower Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.