- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, GA
Roland W. Russom Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roland W. Russom Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402002959
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roland W. Russom Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Roland W. Russom Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roland W. Russom Elementary ranks #2 of 10 schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402002959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Roland W. Russom Elementary grew from 936 students in 2022-23 to 994 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 67.1 → 71.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 130402002959 · Dallas, GA Other · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 14.7:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Roland W. Russom Elementary grew from 936 students in 2022-23 to 994 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 67.1 → 71.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Roland W. Russom Elementary 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 982
Roland W. Russom Elementary
982 students
What this shows Roland W. Russom Elementary reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roland W. Russom Elementary compares
Roland W. Russom Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 66% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Roland W. Russom Elementary 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 Roland W. Russom Elementary 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 | 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roland W. Russom Elementary'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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Nebo Elementary School
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Allgood Elementary School
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811 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
C. a. Roberts Elementary School
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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 (~982 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roland W. Russom Elementary
How many students attend Roland W. Russom Elementary?
Roland W. Russom Elementary has 982 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 994 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roland W. Russom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roland W. Russom Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roland W. Russom Elementary?
20.9% of students at Roland W. Russom Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roland W. Russom Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roland W. Russom Elementary is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roland W. Russom Elementary?
Roland W. Russom Elementary 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 Roland W. Russom Elementary rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Roland W. Russom Elementary 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 Roland W. Russom Elementary, 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.