At a glance
Reported students
423
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools: 423 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
10.6:1 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
- 342
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools 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 423 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below 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 (76.6%) and White (12.8%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. 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 The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.9 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
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.08
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.37
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.8%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black76.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4.5%
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.
R. N. Fickett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Springdale Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
William M.Boyd Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
Tuskegee Airman Global Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
394 reported students
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
390 reported students
Public schools near The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindezi Old 4th Ward Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–08 | 321 | 0.8 mi |
| Wesley International Academy Charter Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–08 | 776 | 0.9 mi |
| Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–05 | 394 | 1.5 mi |
| Centennial Academy (Charter) Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–08 | 757 | 1.6 mi |
| Parkside Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 650 | 1.6 mi |
| Virginia-Highland Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 649 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
What grades does The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools serve?
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools 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 The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools?
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools reported 423 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 342 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 423 students and 39.9 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 The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools a public, charter, or magnet school?
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools 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 The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.6% 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 The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools in?
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools 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 The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kindezi Old 4th Ward (0.8 mi), Wesley International Academy Charter (0.9 mi), Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.