- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powder Springs, GA
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bessie L. Baggett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402002588
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Powder Springs · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie L. Baggett Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Powder Springs, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402002588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130402002588 · Powder Springs, GA Other · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 11.9:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Paulding
North Paulding High School
3,015 students
- Paulding Count
Paulding County High School
2,099 students
- East Paulding
East Paulding High School
1,985 students
- South Paulding
South Paulding High School
1,881 students
- Hiram High Sch
Hiram High School
1,460 students
- This school 549
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
549 students
What this shows Bessie L. Baggett Elementary reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bessie L. Baggett Elementary compares
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.8%
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Bessie L. Baggett Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paulding County reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bessie L. Baggett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulding County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bessie L. Baggett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Powder Springs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kemp Elementary School
Standard public school
894 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Powder Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
805 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Still Elementary School
Standard public school
755 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Varner Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Vaughan Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Compton Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bessie L. Baggett Elementary
How many students attend Bessie L. Baggett Elementary?
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powder Springs, GA. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessie L. Baggett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bessie L. Baggett Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bessie L. Baggett Elementary?
53.0% of students at Bessie L. Baggett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bessie L. Baggett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bessie L. Baggett Elementary is African American at 36.8% of enrollment, in Powder Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bessie L. Baggett Elementary?
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bessie L. Baggett Elementary rank among schools in Powder Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie L. Baggett Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Powder Springs, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powder Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides Bessie L. Baggett Elementary, Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students), Paulding County High School (2,099 students), and East Paulding High School (1,985 students). See the Paulding County district page for the complete list.