- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglasville, GA
Connie Dugan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Connie Dugan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402003439
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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
Connie Dugan Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Connie Dugan Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connie Dugan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Connie Dugan Elementary School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130402003439 · Douglasville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 13.2:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Connie Dugan Elementary School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Connie Dugan 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 647
Connie Dugan Elementary School
647 students
What this shows Connie Dugan Elementary School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connie Dugan Elementary School compares
Connie Dugan 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
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 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
African American 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Connie Dugan Elementary School 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 Connie Dugan 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 | 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 Connie Dugan 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 Douglasville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
New Manchester Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 17:1 students per teacher
Hal Hutchens Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Holly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Burnett Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Youth Villages at Inner Harbour
Standard public school
46 students 3.5:1 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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Connie Dugan Elementary School
How many students attend Connie Dugan Elementary School?
Connie Dugan Elementary School has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connie Dugan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Connie Dugan Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Connie Dugan Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Connie Dugan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connie Dugan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Connie Dugan Elementary School is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connie Dugan Elementary School?
Connie Dugan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Connie Dugan Elementary School rank among schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Connie Dugan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides Connie Dugan 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.