- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, GA
Sweet Apple Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sweet Apple Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228002189
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweet Apple Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweet Apple Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweet Apple Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Roswell, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Sweet Apple Elementary School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 130228002189 · Roswell, GA Other · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 15.6:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Sweet Apple Elementary School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sweet Apple 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
Sweet Apple Elementary School
845 students
What this shows Sweet Apple Elementary School reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweet Apple Elementary School compares
Sweet Apple 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 94% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.0%
African American 4.4%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Sweet Apple 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 Sweet Apple 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Sweet Apple 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 Roswell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roswell North Elementary School
Standard public school
950 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain Park Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Mimosa Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Northwood Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hembree Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 11:1 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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sweet Apple Elementary School
How many students attend Sweet Apple Elementary School?
Sweet Apple Elementary School has 845 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Apple Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweet Apple Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sweet Apple Elementary School?
3.5% of students at Sweet Apple Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweet Apple Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sweet Apple Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Roswell, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweet Apple Elementary School?
Sweet Apple Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sweet Apple Elementary School rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweet Apple Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Roswell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Sweet Apple 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.