Enrollment
487
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tallapoosa Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tallapoosa Primary School
Tallapoosa Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tallapoosa, Georgia, enrolling 487 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 487 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 550 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #195.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tallapoosa's public schools, it stands alongside Haralson County Rebel Academy (24 students): Tallapoosa Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 24:1).
Haralson County also operates Haralson County High School (1,001 students) and Haralson County Middle School (757 students) alongside Tallapoosa Primary School.
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 Tallapoosa Primary School compares
Tallapoosa Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haralson County, which includes Tallapoosa Primary School.
$14,603
Per student
+5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 51.4%
Federal 20.4%
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 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
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tallapoosa Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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