At a glance
Reported students
253
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School: 253 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Atlanta. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Atlanta Public Schools. NCES reports 253 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (87.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.08
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.7
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black87.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Atlanta Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Manor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
247 reported students
Joseph Humphries Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Beecher Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
L. O. Kimberly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
279 reported students
Peyton Forest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
Public schools near Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Hutchinson Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 295 | 1 mi |
| Joseph Humphries Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 237 | 1.2 mi |
| Ethos Classical Charter School Elementary · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School | KG–06 | 676 | 1.5 mi |
| KIPP Vision Primary Charter School Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–05 | 562 | 1.5 mi |
| John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 330 | 1.6 mi |
| T. J. Perkerson Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 338 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Cleveland Avenue Elementary School serve?
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Atlanta Public Schools.
How many students attend Cleveland Avenue Elementary School?
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 267 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cleveland Avenue Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 253 students and 19.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cleveland Avenue Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atlanta Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cleveland Avenue Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cleveland Avenue Elementary School in?
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cleveland Avenue Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Emma Hutchinson Elementary School (1 mi), Joseph Humphries Elementary School (1.2 mi), Ethos Classical Charter School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.