Heards Ferry Elementary School is an Atlanta pre-K through Grade 5 public school. The school serves 780 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 13-1. Established in 1970, Heards Ferry is known for its parental involvement. In recent years, the school opened up its state-of-the-art and received several honors, including The Governor’s Office National School of Excellence Award in 2016, the Highest Performing School Gold Award in 2017, a Blue Ribbon School designation in 2018 and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme World School designation in 2018.
The Eagle Alliance is a program at Heards Ferry of parents, teachers and other staff members. Its focus is on creating an excellent student environment, supporting academic achievement and offering support to the school’s community. The Eagle Fund was created to financially support school programs such as the science lab, art, music and staff development.
Heards Ferry also has a service and outreach program that teaches students how to give back to their community. The school hosts multiple school-wide drives throughout the year.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
6151 Powers Ferry Rd,
Atlanta, GA
Fulton County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Lisa Nash
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.6%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
47.2%
State Average
15.6%
Science
47.9%
State Average
10.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
479:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
73.4%
Black
8.1%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic
7.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/17/2024
Have two kids at Heards Ferry and have been very pleased. Gave it a shot rather than private school and it’s far exceeded all expectations.
3/22/2020
There are better schools with admin that believes in equity for all students regardless of socio-economics and race
1/26/2020
Like a private-school without the cost. Unlike some of the private schools in the area, the kids are continually tested and can be advanced in math and reading above grade level. There’s also the TAG program which identifies exceptional students and provides additional academic experiences. What’s b...
12/16/2018
The school has great facilities (recently built) and a great parent community (generally well educated, affluent Sandy Springs parents who care a lot about their kids' education), so it has the potential to be great. However, I have been very disappointed in the spotty quality of certain teachers. T...
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Parks in this Area
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Heards Ferry Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Fulton County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 679 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Heards Ferry Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,210,134. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riverwood International Charter School, Holy Innocents Episcopal School, Holy Spirit Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Heards Ferry Elementary School.