Morris Brandon Elementary School

2741 Howell Mill Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

911 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brandon Elementary School, located in the affluent Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system, the school is known for its strong academic reputation, consistent high performance on state assessments, and a dedicated parent-teacher association that plays an active role in campus life. It serves a diverse student body from the surrounding neighborhoods, emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a focus on community and character development.

The school operates across two campuses—the Main Campus on Howell Mill Road and the Early Childhood Center on W. Wesley Road—to accommodate its student population. Brandon Elementary is frequently recognized for its collaborative learning environment and its commitment to integrating technology and arts into daily instruction. As a pillar of the local community, the school is often sought after by families relocating to the Atlanta area for its stable leadership, robust extracurricular offerings, and proximity to the vibrant Buckhead residential district.

911

Total Students

56.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Brandon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	78
Black	228
Asian	34
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
527 (57.8%)
Black
228 (25.0%)
Hispanic
78 (8.6%)
Two or More
43 (4.7%)
Asian
34 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-7250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	911
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 164

Grade 1 156

Grade 2 164

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morris Brandon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	164
Grade 1	156
Grade 2	164
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	160
Grade 5	124

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morris Brandon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	469	51.5%
Male	442	48.5%

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