Enrollment
668
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, GA
C. a. Roberts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C. a. Roberts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402002274
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. a. Roberts Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
C. a. Roberts Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. a. Roberts Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402002274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C. a. Roberts Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at C. a. Roberts Elementary School
C. a. Roberts Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dallas, Georgia, enrolling 668 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 668 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 668 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dallas's public schools, it stands alongside Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad (1,389 students): C. a. Roberts Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 15.6:1).
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and Paulding County High School (2,099 students) alongside C. a. Roberts Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C. a. Roberts Elementary School compares
C. a. Roberts Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.6%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, C. a. Roberts Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes C. a. Roberts Elementary School.
$11,640
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 51.2%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C. a. Roberts Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. a. Roberts Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad
Standard public school
1,389 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Wc Abney Elementary
Standard public school
1,324 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Burnt Hickory Elementary School
Standard public school
996 students 14:1 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C. a. Roberts Elementary School
How many students attend C. a. Roberts Elementary School?
C. a. Roberts Elementary School has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. a. Roberts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C. a. Roberts Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 C. a. Roberts Elementary School?
36.9% of students at C. a. Roberts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. a. Roberts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C. a. Roberts Elementary School is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. a. Roberts Elementary School?
C. a. Roberts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C. a. Roberts Elementary School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, C. a. Roberts Elementary School ranks #4 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.
Is C. a. Roberts Elementary School a good school?
C. a. Roberts Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides C. a. Roberts 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.
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