- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, GA
Nebo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nebo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402002228
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nebo Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nebo Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nebo Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402002228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Nebo Elementary School grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+16.9%).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 130402002228 · Dallas, GA Other · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 17.8:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Nebo Elementary School grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+16.9%). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Nebo 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 874
Nebo Elementary School
874 students
What this shows Nebo Elementary School reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nebo Elementary School compares
Nebo Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 874 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
African American 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Nebo 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 Nebo 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nebo 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.
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Wc Abney Elementary
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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
Allgood Elementary School
Standard public school
811 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
C. a. Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 13.6:1 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 (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nebo Elementary School
How many students attend Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary School has 874 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nebo Elementary School?
39.3% of students at Nebo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nebo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nebo Elementary School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary 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 Nebo Elementary School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Nebo Elementary School ranks #8 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 Nebo 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.