At a glance
Reported students
699
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
Heards Ferry Elementary School: 699 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 627
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Heards Ferry Elementary School
Heards Ferry Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sandy Springs. It is one of 103 current school records connected to Fulton County. NCES reports 699 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 White (68.4%) and Black (10.9%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. 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 Heards Ferry Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.1 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.4%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black10.9%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.7%
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 Fulton County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
700 reported students
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
696 reported students
Ocee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
694 reported students
Cliftondale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
694 reported students
Gullatt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
712 reported students
Wolf Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
712 reported students
Public schools near Heards Ferry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sope Creek Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 1,104 | 2.4 mi |
| Lake Forest Elementary Elementary · Fulton County | PK–05 | 534 | 2.4 mi |
| Brumby Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 963 | 2.4 mi |
| Jackson Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 502 | 2.5 mi |
| High Point Elementary School Elementary · Fulton County | PK–05 | 684 | 3.3 mi |
| Amana Academy West Atlanta Elementary · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta | KG–08 | 215 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heards Ferry Elementary School
What grades does Heards Ferry Elementary School serve?
Heards Ferry Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fulton County.
How many students attend Heards Ferry Elementary School?
Heards Ferry Elementary School reported 699 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 627 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heards Ferry Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 699 students and 51.1 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 Heards Ferry Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heards Ferry Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fulton County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Heards Ferry Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Heards Ferry Elementary School in?
Heards Ferry Elementary School is part of Fulton County, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 103 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heards Ferry Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sope Creek Elementary School (2.4 mi), Lake Forest Elementary (2.4 mi), Brumby Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.