Enrollment
630
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 130402000542
East Paulding Middle School — Dallas, GA
Federal NCES profile for East Paulding Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Paulding Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Paulding Middle School reports 630 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 52% below the Georgia average and 43% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 315 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Paulding County spends $12,294 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.7% from local sources (property taxes), 51.2% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Paulding Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 52% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 52% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,294
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 630 Top 50% in Georgia — larger than 50% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.4% -52% vs state
NCES ID 130402000542
Student demographics
White 54.4%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 315:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.3%
In-school suspensions 202
Out-of-school suspensions 87
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes East Paulding Middle School.
$12,294
Per student
-22%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about East Paulding Middle School
How many students attend East Paulding Middle School?
East Paulding Middle School has 630 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Paulding Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Paulding Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Paulding Middle School?
29.4% of students at East Paulding Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Paulding Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Paulding Middle School is White at 54.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dallas, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Paulding Middle School?
East Paulding Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.