- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, GA
Dallas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dallas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402001470
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dallas Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dallas Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402001470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dallas Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130402001470 · Dallas, GA Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 12.5:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Dallas Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dallas 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 513
Dallas Elementary School
513 students
What this shows Dallas Elementary School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dallas Elementary School compares
Dallas 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 4% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.0%
White 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Dallas 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 Dallas 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 | 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dallas 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.
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
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dallas Elementary School
How many students attend Dallas Elementary School?
Dallas Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Dallas Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Dallas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dallas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dallas Elementary School is African American at 55.0% 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 Dallas Elementary School?
Dallas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Dallas Elementary School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Elementary School ranks #10 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 Dallas 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.