- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockmart, GA
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402003864
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rockmart · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rockmart, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 648 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 130402003864 · Rockmart, GA Other · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 13.3:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 648 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sara M. Ragsdale 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 637
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary
637 students
What this shows Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary compares
Sara M. Ragsdale 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 637 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 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 66.2%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Sara M. Ragsdale 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 Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sara M. Ragsdale 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
Similar other schools in Rockmart
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary
How many students attend Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary?
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary has 637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockmart, GA. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary?
39.9% of students at Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Rockmart, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary?
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary rank among schools in Rockmart?
By Resource Investment Index, Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rockmart, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockmart on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides Sara M. Ragsdale 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.