In the 2024-25 school year, Sweet Apple Elementary School had 31 African American students enrolled, matching the count from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Total enrollment at Sweet Apple Elementary School reached 790 students for 2024-25. African American students represented 4% of the student population, making up the smallest demographic group in the school.
Sweet Apple Elementary is part of Fulton County School District, which is headquartered in Atlanta.
Of the 103 schools in Fulton County School District, Westlake High School saw the highest number of African American students enrolled for 2024-25, with 1,907 students.
Georgia’s public school system enrolled over 1.7 million students, based on the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Enrollment numbers peaked in elementary grades, totaling 787,206 students (45.9%), while middle school enrollment was 388,733 (22.7%) and high school enrollment stood at 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant concern in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. To address this, GaDOE rolled out a new statewide program, featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support to encourage regular attendance in high-need districts.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers revised school attendance regulations to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law also requires additional reporting and harmonizes with initiatives allowing students to pursue diplomas through alternative methods.
By 2026, Georgia achieved an average student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 789 | 47 | 6% |
| 2011-12 | 769 | 46 | 6% |
| 2012-13 | 740 | 44 | 6% |
| 2013-14 | 718 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014-15 | 699 | 48 | 7% |
| 2015-16 | 701 | 49 | 7% |
| 2016-17 | 754 | 52 | 7% |
| 2017-18 | 742 | 37 | 5% |
| 2018-19 | 733 | 29 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 713 | 28 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 632 | 31 | 5% |
| 2021-22 | 739 | 36 | 5% |
| 2022-23 | 760 | 30 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 791 | 31 | 4% |
| 2024-25 | 790 | 31 | 4% |
Information in this article was sourced from the Georgia Department of Education. Access the original data here.
