- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, GA
Wc Abney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wc Abney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402003986
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wc Abney Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wc Abney Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wc Abney Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Wc Abney Elementary held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.7 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130402003986 · Dallas, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,324 enr · 16.1:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Wc Abney Elementary held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.7 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wc Abney 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
Wc Abney Elementary
1,324 students
What this shows Wc Abney Elementary reports 1,324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wc Abney Elementary compares
Wc Abney Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,324
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Wc Abney 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 Wc Abney 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wc Abney 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 Dallas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad
Standard public school
1,389 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Burnt Hickory Elementary School
Standard public school
996 students 14:1 students per teacher
Roland W. Russom Elementary
Standard public school
982 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nebo Elementary School
Standard public school
874 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Allgood Elementary School
Standard public school
811 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
C. a. Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wc Abney Elementary
How many students attend Wc Abney Elementary?
Wc Abney Elementary has 1,324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,270 (2022-23) → 1,289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wc Abney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wc Abney Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wc Abney Elementary?
29.3% of students at Wc Abney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wc Abney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wc Abney Elementary is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wc Abney Elementary?
Wc Abney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wc Abney Elementary rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Wc Abney Elementary ranks #5 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 Wc Abney 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.