- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harlem, GA
North Harlem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Harlem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130141000602
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Harlem Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Harlem · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Harlem Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Harlem Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harlem, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
North Harlem Elementary School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 59.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 130141000602 · Harlem, GA Other · MID · TRAD
930 enr · 16:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
North Harlem Elementary School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 59.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Harlem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school
North Harlem Elementary School
930 students
What this shows North Harlem Elementary School reports 930 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Harlem Elementary School compares
North Harlem 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 | 39.1% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 930 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
930
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
31.1%
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
$11,853
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, North Harlem Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Harlem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Harlem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~930 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Harlem Elementary School
How many students attend North Harlem Elementary School?
North Harlem Elementary School has 930 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harlem, GA. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Harlem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Harlem 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 North Harlem Elementary School?
39.1% of students at North Harlem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Harlem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Harlem Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Harlem, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Harlem Elementary School?
North Harlem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 North Harlem Elementary School rank among public schools in Harlem?
By Resource Investment Index, North Harlem Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harlem, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides North Harlem Elementary School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.