- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, GA
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad
Federal NCES profile for Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402000522
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad ranks #2 of 10 schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad held near 1,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 130402000522 · Dallas, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,389 enr · 15.6:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad held near 1,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad 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
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad
1,389 students
What this shows Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad reports 1,389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad compares
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,389 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,389
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad 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 Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad'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
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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 (~1,389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad
How many students attend Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad?
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad has 1,389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,439 (2022-23) → 1,418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad?
15.8% of students at Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad?
The largest demographic group at Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad?
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad ranks #2 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 Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad, 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.