- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, GA
Burnt Hickory Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burnt Hickory Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402003655
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnt Hickory Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnt Hickory Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnt Hickory Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Burnt Hickory Elementary School held near 1,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130402003655 · Dallas, GA Other · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 14:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Burnt Hickory Elementary School held near 1,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Burnt Hickory Elementary School 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 996
Burnt Hickory Elementary School
996 students
What this shows Burnt Hickory Elementary School reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnt Hickory Elementary School compares
Burnt Hickory Elementary School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 76% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Burnt Hickory Elementary School is less 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 Burnt Hickory Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulding County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnt Hickory Elementary School'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 Dallas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Wc Abney Elementary
Standard public school
1,324 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Roland W. Russom Elementary
Standard public school
982 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nebo Elementary School
Standard public school
874 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Allgood Elementary School
Standard public school
811 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
C. a. Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 13.6:1 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 (~996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnt Hickory Elementary School
How many students attend Burnt Hickory Elementary School?
Burnt Hickory Elementary School has 996 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,044 (2022-23) → 1,045 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnt Hickory Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnt Hickory Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Burnt Hickory Elementary School?
14.4% of students at Burnt Hickory Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnt Hickory Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burnt Hickory Elementary School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnt Hickory Elementary School?
Burnt Hickory Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Burnt Hickory Elementary School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnt Hickory Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Dallas, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides Burnt Hickory Elementary School, 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.