- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
West Haralson Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130267001182 · Tallapoosa, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 13.4:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Haralson County High School (1,001 students)
West Haralson Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Haralson Elementary 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
- Tallapoosa Pri
Tallapoosa Primary School
487 students
- Buchanan Prima
Buchanan Primary School
476 students
- This school
West Haralson Elementary School
403 students
- Buchanan Eleme 377
Buchanan Elementary School
377 students
What this shows West Haralson Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Haralson Elementary School compares
West Haralson Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 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 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
13.4:1
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
$14,954
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 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.
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
District finance for Haralson County reports $14,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~403 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.