- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, GA
Lena Mae Moses Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lena Mae Moses Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130402002508
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lena Mae Moses Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lena Mae Moses Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Mae Moses Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402002508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Lena Mae Moses Middle School held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 130402002508 · Dallas, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 16.2:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Lena Mae Moses Middle School held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lena Mae Moses Middle 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 921
Lena Mae Moses Middle School
921 students
What this shows Lena Mae Moses Middle School reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lena Mae Moses Middle School compares
Lena Mae Moses Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Lena Mae Moses Middle 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 Lena Mae Moses Middle 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lena Mae Moses Middle 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 middle schools in Dallas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 10:1 students per teacher
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
Standard public school
809 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Herschel Jones Middle School
Standard public school
728 students 14:1 students per teacher
P. B. Ritch Middle School
Standard public school
690 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
East Paulding Middle School
Standard public school
630 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
South Paulding Middle School
Standard public school
507 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~921 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lena Mae Moses Middle School
How many students attend Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School has 921 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 929 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena Mae Moses Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
33.4% of students at Lena Mae Moses Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lena Mae Moses Middle School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lena Mae Moses Middle School rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Mae Moses Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides Lena Mae Moses Middle 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.