Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heards Ferry Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heards Ferry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Heards Ferry Elementary School's student population of 679 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heards Ferry Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heards Ferry Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
9%
36%
White
74%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heards Ferry Elementary School's ranking?
Heards Ferry Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Heards Ferry Elementary School often compared to?
Heards Ferry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Heards Ferry Elementary School?
679 students attend Heards Ferry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Heards Ferry Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heards Ferry Elementary School?
Heards Ferry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heards Ferry Elementary School offer ?
Heards Ferry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Heards Ferry Elementary School part of?
Heards Ferry Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Second Semester
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Labor Day (Schools Closed)
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break (Schools Closed)
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
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