Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

Q: Is Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad a good school?

Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad ranks 343 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad is a public elementary school serving 1,439 students in grades PK-5 in the Paulding County School District in Dallas, Georgia. This high-performing school consistently outpaces its district and state counterparts in academic achievement, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Floyd L. Shelton Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 61.4% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47.4% in Paulding County and 48.2% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.9 to 16.7 over the past three years, suggesting more individualized attention for students. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has steadily increased, reaching $8,101 in 2018-2019, higher than some nearby schools like Burnt Hickory Elementary ($8,537) and C.A. Roberts Elementary ($10,092). Furthermore, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.14% to 21.75% over the past three years, lower than nearby schools like WC Abney Elementary (37.95%) and C.A. Roberts Elementary (45.2%).

While the nearby Cobb County schools generally outperform Floyd L. Shelton Elementary on standardized tests, the Paulding County school still maintains a strong academic standing within the state. This suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education to its students, even when compared to schools in a neighboring, higher-performing district. The combination of strong test scores, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates make Floyd L. Shelton Elementary a standout school within the Paulding County district and the state of Georgia.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1531 Cedarcrest Rd
Dallas, GA 30132

(770) 443-4244

District: Paulding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
343^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,101

Students who attend Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad usually attend:

Middle:	Sammy McClure Senior Middle School
High:	North Paulding High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,418

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

African American:

20.9%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Paulding County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad has the largest elementary school student body size in the Paulding County School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), African American (20.9%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad is 15.2. 17 elementary schools in the Paulding County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad employs 93 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad is $8,101, which is the lowest among 19 elementary schools in the Paulding County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paulding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulding County 87^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	79.70	158^th	1101	85.6%
2007	84.27	109^th	1125	90.3%
2008	80.37	160^th	1134	85.9%
2009	82.44	144^th	1133	87.3%
2010	82.67	145^th	1183	87.7%
2011	80.98	190^th	1212	84.3%
2012	82.45	138^th	1201	88.5%
2013	85.10	78^th	1225	93.6%
2014	83.51	101^st	1231	91.8%
2015	84.68	164^th	1240	86.8%
2016	80.27	204^th	1233	83.5%
2017	90.06	110^th	1205	90.9%
2018	85.15	162^nd	1209	86.6%
2019	89.19	128^th	1234	89.6%
2021	79.20	235^th	1214	80.6%
2022	76.80	270^th	1244	78.3%
2023	70.22	331^st	1242	73.3%
2024	70.14	343^rd	1248	72.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, September 12, 2015

I have loved seeing the teachers at Shelton get creative with the curriculum. In a time where students and schools have been stripped down to just numbers, there are still teachers at Shelton who are passionate about teaching and who do everything in their power to help kids develop a love of learning! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	389	5	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	396
1995	480	12	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	497
1996	480	12	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	497
1997	559	12	1	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	581
1998	587	11	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	604
1999	599	14	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	619
2000	612	12	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	629
2001	653	14	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	679
2002	844	34	0	24	8	n/a	n/a	0	910
2003	844	34	0	24	8	n/a	n/a	0	910
2004	500	17	1	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	539
2005	617	24	5	21	4	n/a	n/a	9	680
2006	799	36	12	31	7	n/a	n/a	11	896
2007	996	81	14	53	0	n/a	n/a	20	1164
2008	1150	140	19	57	1	n/a	n/a	22	1389
2009	763	121	15	44	1	n/a	n/a	28	972
2010	767	117	24	98	9	2	29	0	1046
2011	708	98	15	100	9	2	35	0	967
2012	682	98	21	104	11	2	33	0	951
2013	734	103	23	100	9	2	37	0	1008
2014	719	101	23	89	8	2	37	0	979
2015	774	121	26	100	6	1	42	0	1070
2016	785	145	24	99	3	2	53	0	1111
2017	826	186	25	119	3	1	64	0	1224
2018	828	192	29	124	1	1	59	0	1234
2019	811	199	30	122	1	2	58	0	1223
2020	797	233	35	112	1	1	61	0	1240
2021	788	236	38	111	1	1	55	0	1230
2022	837	300	45	145	4	0	74	0	1405
2023	815	315	66	155	7	0	81	0	1439
2024	792	297	78	149	10	1	91	0	1418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	396	20.0	19.8	10.1
1995	497	31.0	16.0	10.9
1996	497	31.0	16.0	10.9
1997	581	29.0	20.0	12.9
1998	604	34.5	17.5	14.4
1999	619	37.4	16.6	11.6
2000	629	36.0	17.5	12.6
2001	679	37.0	18.4	10.2
2002	910	50.8	17.9	9.6
2003	910	50.8	17.9	9.6
2004	539	33.0	16.3	9.1
2005	680	39.0	17.4	4
2006	896	51.0	17.6	5.9
2007	1164	68.0	17.1	6.2
2008	1389	88.0	15.8	8
2009	972	65.0	15.0	11.5
2010	1046	66.5	15.7	13.4
2011	967	59.0	16.3	16.4
2012	951	55.0	17.2	16
2013	1008	57.0	17.6	15.1
2014	979	56.0	17.4	16.9
2015	1070	58.0	18.4	16.6
2016	1111	72.0	15.4	16.9
2017	1224	71.0	17.2	18.2
2018	1234	75.0	16.4	17
2019	1223	73.0	16.7	17.4
2020	1240	75.0	16.5	18.7
2021	1230	77.0	15.9	21.1
2022	1405	84.0	16.7	n/a
2023	1439	89.5	16.0	21.8
2024	1418	93.0	15.2	29.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	396	20.0	19.8	10.1
1995	497	31.0	16.0	10.9
1996	497	31.0	16.0	10.9
1997	581	29.0	20.0	12.9
1998	604	34.5	17.5	14.4
1999	619	37.4	16.6	11.6
2000	629	36.0	17.5	12.6
2001	679	37.0	18.4	10.2
2002	910	50.8	17.9	9.6
2003	910	50.8	17.9	9.6
2004	539	33.0	16.3	9.1
2005	680	39.0	17.4	4
2006	896	51.0	17.6	5.9
2007	1164	68.0	17.1	6.2
2008	1389	88.0	15.8	8
2009	972	65.0	15.0	11.5
2010	1046	66.5	15.7	13.4
2011	967	59.0	16.3	16.4
2012	951	55.0	17.2	16
2013	1008	57.0	17.6	15.1
2014	979	56.0	17.4	16.9
2015	1070	58.0	18.4	16.6
2016	1111	72.0	15.4	16.9
2017	1224	71.0	17.2	18.2
2018	1234	75.0	16.4	17
2019	1223	73.0	16.7	17.4
2020	1240	75.0	16.5	18.7
2021	1230	77.0	15.9	21.1
2022	1405	84.0	16.7	n/a
2023	1439	89.5	16.0	21.8
2024	1418	93.0	15.2	29.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$99 (1.4%)	$7,141 (98.6%)	$7,240
2018	$87 (1.1%)	$7,698 (98.9%)	$7,785
2019	$76 (0.9%)	$8,025 (99.1%)	$8,101

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 331^st of 1242 Elementary schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad)	58.5	45.6	12.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)	43.4	38.1	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad)	63.8	60.5	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	53.3	47.3	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad)	62	43.8	18.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)	49.1	36.4	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad)	73.6	59.8	13.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	57.3	48.3	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad)	73.6	46.4	27.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)	52.2	40.3	11.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad)	65.3	45.1	20.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad)	74.5	39.8	34.7%
5th Grade Science (Paulding County)	45.1	35.9	9.2%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1223	1439	17.7%
African American	199	315	58.3%
American Indian	1	7	600%
Asian	30	66	120%
Hispanic	122	155	27%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	811	815	0.5%
Two or More Races	58	81	39.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.4%	21.8%	4.3%

Schools Near Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad	Public	PK, KG-5	1531 Cedarcrest Rd	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-4244	1,418	93	15.2	29.4%	792 (55.9%)	297 (20.9%)	149 (10.5%)	78 (5.5%)	10 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (6.4%)	70.1	343^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	72.5%		70.2	331^st of 1242 public elementary schools	73.3%	12	49.3	38.4	61.4	60.7	54.1	48.4	45.9	$8,101	$76	$8,025
Roland W. Russom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	44 Russom Elementary School Ln	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(678) 575-3402	994	71	13.9	37.5%	524 (52.7%)	214 (21.5%)	148 (14.9%)	53 (5.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.1%)	69.2	353^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	71.7%		73.9	290^th of 1242 public elementary schools	76.7%	63	47.6	42.7	61.3	60.0	59.0	44.5	38.0	$9,197	$163	$9,034
Pickett's Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6400 Old Stilesboro Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-7172	734	55	13.4	31.9%	468 (63.8%)	110 (15.0%)	93 (12.7%)	25 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.0%)	90.5	128^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.7%		91.5	114^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.8%	14	58.9	59.7	69.9	64.5	81.9	76.4	59.3	$10,408	$192	$10,215
Burnt Hickory Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	80 N Paulding Dr	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(678) 363-0970	1,045	69	15.1	29.0%	748 (71.6%)	135 (12.9%)	100 (9.6%)	18 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.9%)	87	164^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.9%		87.5	154^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.6%	10	55.9	52.0	70.8	69.1	67.0	62.2	62.8	$8,537	$165	$8,373
WC Abney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1186 Colbert Rd	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-8000	1,289	82	15.7	49.7%	555 (43.1%)	448 (34.8%)	162 (12.6%)	36 (2.8%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	82 (6.4%)	54.3	514^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.8%		58.9	455^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.4%	59	36.6	38.0	53.2	48.2	50.2	35.2	36.5	$8,275	$266	$8,010
Ford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1345 Mars Hill Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8092	747	56	13.3	16.5%	494 (66.1%)	112 (15.0%)	55 (7.4%)	37 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.4%)	90.2	135^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.2%		86.8	163^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	86.9%	28	56.7	60.1	69.9	69.2	73.7	68.0	63.7	$9,821	$186	$9,635
Frey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2865 Mars Hill Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6655	745	60	12.5	32.3%	425 (57.0%)	132 (17.7%)	85 (11.4%)	34 (4.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.7%)	78.2	249^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.0%		82.5	201^st of 1242 public elementary schools	83.8%	48	64.4	50.3	63.9	59.8	54.5	51.9	49.6	$10,200	$312	$9,888
Vaughan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5950 Nichols Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8298	632	48	13.1	21.7%	381 (60.3%)	121 (19.1%)	60 (9.5%)	25 (4.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.6%)	90.7	124^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.1%		86.3	167^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.6%	43	66.1	61.4	71.0	71.8	76.1	63.4	59.3	$10,781	$372	$10,409
C. A. Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1833 Mount Tabor Church Rd	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-8060	651	51	12.7	61.8%	361 (55.5%)	134 (20.6%)	102 (15.7%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.8%)	60.9	444^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.4%		66.5	374^th of 1242 public elementary schools	69.9%	70	36.0	45.5	50.0	56.1	54.5	38.8	40.8	$10,092	$396	$9,695
Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4179 Jim Owens Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6673	552	43	12.8	58.9%	203 (36.8%)	126 (22.8%)	132 (23.9%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	69 (12.5%)	69	356^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.5%		74.9	281^st of 1242 public elementary schools	77.4%	75	43.0	54.4	51.5	52.7	72.2	46.0	40.0	$12,180	$192	$11,988

Frequently Asked Questions about Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad

What is the racial makeup of Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad?

Students at Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad are 56% White, 21% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Is Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad a good school?

Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad ranks 343^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad in?

Paulding County

How many students attend Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,418 students attended Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad.

What schools do graduates of Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad attend?

Students who attend Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sammy McClure Senior Middle School
High : North Paulding High School

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