- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton, GA
Roan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130162000782
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roan Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 16
- schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Roan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roan Elementary School ranks #2 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Dalton Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130162000782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Roan Elementary School grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 130162000782 · Dalton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 10.5:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalton High School (1,919 students)
Roan Elementary School grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Roan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalton High Sc
Dalton High School
1,919 students
- Hammond Creek
Hammond Creek Middle School
1,057 students
- City Park Elem 707
City Park Elementary School
707 students
- Brookwood Elem 688
Brookwood Elementary School
688 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 632
Blue Ridge Elementary School
632 students
- This school 421
Roan Elementary School
421 students
What this shows Roan Elementary School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roan Elementary School compares
Roan 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
White 5.0%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Roan Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalton Public Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Dalton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Park Elementary School
Standard public school
707 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 12.1:1 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roan Elementary School
How many students attend Roan Elementary School?
Roan Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roan Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roan Elementary School?
74.2% of students at Roan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roan Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roan Elementary School?
Roan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Roan Elementary School rank among schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Roan Elementary School ranks #2 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Besides Roan Elementary School, Dalton Public Schools also operates Dalton High School (1,919 students), Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students), and City Park Elementary School (707 students). See the Dalton Public Schools district page for the complete list.