Enrollment
403
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tallapoosa, GA
West Haralson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Haralson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130267001182
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Haralson Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Tallapoosa · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Haralson Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Haralson Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Tallapoosa, GA.
School address
District: Haralson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130267001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Haralson Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Haralson Elementary School
West Haralson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Tallapoosa, Georgia, enrolling 403 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 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 403 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 418 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Haralson County also operates Haralson County High School (1,001 students) and Haralson County Middle School (757 students) alongside West Haralson Elementary 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 West Haralson Elementary School compares
West Haralson Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 90.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, West Haralson Elementary 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 West Haralson Elementary 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 West Haralson Elementary 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 |
| Tallapoosa Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Primary 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 West Haralson Elementary 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
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~403 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Haralson Elementary School
How many students attend West Haralson Elementary School?
West Haralson Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tallapoosa, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Haralson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Haralson Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% 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 West Haralson Elementary School?
85.1% of students at West Haralson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Haralson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Haralson Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Tallapoosa, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Haralson Elementary School?
West Haralson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 West Haralson Elementary School rank among public schools in Tallapoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, West Haralson Elementary School ranks #2 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 West Haralson Elementary School a good school?
West Haralson Elementary School earns 49/100 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 West Haralson Elementary School, Haralson County also operates Haralson County High School (1,001 students), Haralson County Middle School (757 students), and Tallapoosa Primary School (487 students). See the Haralson County district page for the complete list.
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