Enrollment
1,324
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wc Abney Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wc Abney Elementary
Wc Abney Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Dallas, Georgia, enrolling 1,324 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,324 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 662 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dallas's public schools, it stands alongside Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad (1,389 students): Wc Abney Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.6:1).
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and Paulding County High School (2,099 students) alongside Wc Abney 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 Wc Abney Elementary compares
Wc Abney 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes Wc Abney 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 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
- 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 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
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 (~1,324 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wc Abney Elementary a good school?
Wc Abney Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 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.
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