Enrollment
637
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockmart, Georgia, enrolling 637 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 637 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #345, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 637 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rockmart's public schools, it stands alongside Eastside Elementary School (764 students): Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.7:1).
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and Paulding County High School (2,099 students) alongside Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary.
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 Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary compares
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary.
$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 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
- 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 other schools in Rockmart
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~637 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary a good school?
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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