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#1654 of 2,268 schools in GA
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary School · Fulton County · Atlanta, GA
A Fulton County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2600 Jolly Rd, Atlanta, GA 30349
- Math 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,732
Median home value
$236,800
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 9,762 | Compare → |
| Northcutt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| The Ej Wright School for SuccessPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fulton County
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #89 of 104
- District spending per student
- $15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Elementary School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Elementary School
Heritage Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,654 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Elementary School
What grades does Heritage Elementary School serve?
Heritage Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Elementary School rank in GA?
Heritage Elementary School ranks #1,654 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Heritage Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heritage Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Heritage Elementary School a charter school?
No, Heritage Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Heritage Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Heritage Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (470) 254-8144
- Area population (ZIP 30349)
- 78,597
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30349; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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