Enrollment
921
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lena Mae Moses Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lena Mae Moses Middle School
Lena Mae Moses Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dallas, Georgia, enrolling 921 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 921 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 389 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 324 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 921 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dallas's middle schools, it stands alongside Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School (834 students): Lena Mae Moses Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 10:1).
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and Paulding County High School (2,099 students) alongside Lena Mae Moses Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lena Mae Moses Middle School compares
Lena Mae Moses Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes Lena Mae Moses Middle School.
$11,640
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~921 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lena Mae Moses Middle School a good school?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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