Narvie Harris Elementary School

3981 Mcgill Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Narvie Harris Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Narvie Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Narvie Harris Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Narvie Harris Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Narvie Harris Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#817 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Narvie Harris Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Narvie Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Narvie Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Narvie Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
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Black
95%
36%
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White
n/a
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Narvie Harris Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Narvie Harris Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Narvie Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Narvie Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Narvie Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Narvie Harris Elementary School is ranked #817 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Narvie Harris Elementary School?
565 students attend Narvie Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Narvie Harris Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Narvie Harris Elementary School?
Narvie Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Narvie Harris Elementary School offer ?
Narvie Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Narvie Harris Elementary School part of?
Narvie Harris Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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