- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallapoosa, GA
Tallapoosa Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Tallapoosa Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130267001181
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tallapoosa Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Tallapoosa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tallapoosa Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tallapoosa Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Tallapoosa, GA.
School address
District: Haralson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130267001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Tallapoosa Primary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130267001181 · Tallapoosa, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 13.5:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Haralson County High School (1,001 students)
Tallapoosa Primary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tallapoosa Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haralson Count
Haralson County High School
1,001 students
- Haralson Count
Haralson County Middle School
757 students
- This school
Tallapoosa Primary School
487 students
- Buchanan Prima
Buchanan Primary School
476 students
- West Haralson
West Haralson Elementary School
403 students
- Buchanan Eleme 377
Buchanan Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Tallapoosa Primary School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tallapoosa Primary School compares
Tallapoosa Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 487 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
White 87.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Tallapoosa Primary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haralson County reports $14,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tallapoosa Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haralson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haralson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Haralson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tallapoosa Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Tallapoosa
1 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tallapoosa Primary School
How many students attend Tallapoosa Primary School?
Tallapoosa Primary School has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallapoosa, GA. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallapoosa Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallapoosa Primary School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Tallapoosa Primary School?
85.1% of students at Tallapoosa Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tallapoosa Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Tallapoosa Primary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Tallapoosa, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tallapoosa Primary School?
Tallapoosa Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Tallapoosa Primary School rank among public schools in Tallapoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tallapoosa Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Tallapoosa, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tallapoosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Haralson County?
Besides Tallapoosa Primary School, Haralson County also operates Haralson County High School (1,001 students), Haralson County Middle School (757 students), and Buchanan Primary School (476 students). See the Haralson County district page for the complete list.