Roland W. Russom Elementary

Q: Is Roland W. Russom Elementary a good school?

Roland W. Russom Elementary ranks 353 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Roland W. Russom Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Georgia, serving 936 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Paulding County School District.

Roland W. Russom Elementary consistently outperforms the Paulding County and Georgia state averages in academic proficiency, with its 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 61.3% compared to 47.4% for Paulding County and 48.2% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.9 to 16.2, lower than the nearby Burnt Hickory Elementary and WC Abney Elementary. Additionally, Roland W. Russom Elementary's spending per student has increased from $8,406 in 2017-2018 to $9,197 in 2018-2019, higher than the nearby schools.

Roland W. Russom Elementary has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years, indicating a high level of academic performance. The school outperforms the nearby Burnt Hickory Elementary and WC Abney Elementary in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas, and its student-teacher ratio and spending per student are more favorable compared to the nearby schools. These factors contribute to Roland W. Russom Elementary's position as a top-performing elementary school in the Paulding County School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

44 Russom Elementary School Ln
Dallas, GA 30132

(678) 575-3402

District: Paulding County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,197

Students who attend Roland W. Russom Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	East Paulding Middle School
High:	North Paulding High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 994

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

African American:

21.5%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roland W. Russom Elementary ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Paulding County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Roland W. Russom Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), African American (21.5%), Hispanic (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roland W. Russom Elementary is 13.9. 14 elementary schools in the Paulding County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Roland W. Russom Elementary employs 71.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roland W. Russom Elementary is $9,197. 13 elementary schools in the Paulding County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Roland W. Russom Elementary 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 Roland W. Russom Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	76.23	237^th	1101	78.5%
2007	74.49	267^th	1125	76.3%
2008	71.47	299^th	1134	73.6%
2009	71.90	303^rd	1133	73.3%
2010	76.60	258^th	1183	78.2%
2011	80.56	193^rd	1212	84.1%
2012	79.34	201^st	1201	83.3%
2013	80.03	195^th	1225	84.1%
2014	76.95	253^rd	1231	79.4%
2015	80.79	202^nd	1240	83.7%
2016	79.03	217^th	1233	82.4%
2017	78.83	227^th	1205	81.2%
2018	83.14	187^th	1209	84.5%
2019	80.49	224^th	1234	81.8%
2021	78.68	240^th	1214	80.2%
2022	72.62	312^th	1244	74.9%
2023	73.88	290^th	1242	76.7%
2024	69.19	353^rd	1248	71.7%

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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
Friday, May 21, 2021

This is the best school for any child! The teachers are amazing humans that care immensely about their students! They are great teachers and very caring. The principal also is just a wonderful human being and so is her whole staff. There's not another School in Georgia I would rather my children go to. I've had children there for 5 years now and they never disappoint. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Roland W. Russom Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	433	18	0	15	8	n/a	n/a	0	474
2005	595	34	5	21	1	n/a	n/a	6	662
2006	679	48	6	41	1	n/a	n/a	10	785
2007	687	70	6	52	3	n/a	n/a	24	842
2008	720	133	14	71	1	n/a	n/a	33	972
2009	749	165	12	58	1	n/a	n/a	40	1025
2010	760	163	11	97	2	4	31	0	1068
2011	639	94	12	75	0	3	34	0	857
2012	633	111	15	63	0	2	37	0	861
2013	609	123	12	62	0	1	31	0	838
2014	595	139	16	51	0	1	35	0	837
2015	563	147	14	53	0	0	37	0	814
2016	575	138	14	63	0	0	37	0	827
2017	595	143	8	59	0	0	45	0	850
2018	610	165	9	63	0	0	51	0	898
2019	597	169	7	69	0	0	50	0	892
2020	586	144	7	82	1	0	54	0	874
2021	552	154	6	88	2	0	45	0	847
2022	605	189	11	92	2	0	47	0	946
2023	544	197	26	119	2	0	48	0	936
2024	524	214	53	148	4	0	51	0	994

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 Roland W. Russom Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	474	33.0	14.4	9.5
2005	662	46.0	14.4	14.6
2006	785	49.0	16.0	17.9
2007	842	60.0	14.0	20.5
2008	972	65.0	15.0	23.2
2009	1025	72.5	14.1	24
2010	1068	69.5	15.3	26.8
2011	857	55.0	15.5	27
2012	861	52.0	16.5	27.2
2013	838	51.0	16.4	30.2
2014	837	55.0	15.2	29.2
2015	814	53.0	15.3	28
2016	827	56.0	14.7	27.9
2017	850	58.0	14.6	28.9
2018	898	58.0	15.4	26.9
2019	892	60.0	14.8	29.8
2020	874	52.9	16.5	25.7
2021	847	52.0	16.2	26
2022	946	59.0	16.0	n/a
2023	936	67.1	13.9	29.1
2024	994	71.1	13.9	37.5

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 Roland W. Russom Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	474	33.0	14.4	9.5
2005	662	46.0	14.4	14.6
2006	785	49.0	16.0	17.9
2007	842	60.0	14.0	20.5
2008	972	65.0	15.0	23.2
2009	1025	72.5	14.1	24
2010	1068	69.5	15.3	26.8
2011	857	55.0	15.5	27
2012	861	52.0	16.5	27.2
2013	838	51.0	16.4	30.2
2014	837	55.0	15.2	29.2
2015	814	53.0	15.3	28
2016	827	56.0	14.7	27.9
2017	850	58.0	14.6	28.9
2018	898	58.0	15.4	26.9
2019	892	60.0	14.8	29.8
2020	874	52.9	16.5	25.7
2021	847	52.0	16.2	26
2022	946	59.0	16.0	n/a
2023	936	67.1	13.9	29.1
2024	994	71.1	13.9	37.5

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 Roland W. Russom Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$167 (2.0%)	$8,270 (98.0%)	$8,437
2018	$189 (2.2%)	$8,217 (97.8%)	$8,406
2019	$163 (1.8%)	$9,034 (98.2%)	$9,197

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roland W. Russom Elementary

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 224^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 290^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roland W. Russom Elementary)	62.4	44.4	18%
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 (Roland W. Russom Elementary)	65.5	53.9	11.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	53.3	47.3	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roland W. Russom Elementary)	62.6	45.4	17.2%
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 (Roland W. Russom Elementary)	67.9	54.6	13.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	57.3	48.3	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roland W. Russom Elementary)	61.5	55.7	5.8%
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 (Roland W. Russom Elementary)	44.2	49.4	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Roland W. Russom Elementary)	54.5	52.5	2%
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	892	936	4.9%
African American	169	197	16.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	7	26	271.4%
Hispanic	69	119	72.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	597	544	8.9%
Two or More Races	50	48	4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.8%	29.1%	0.8%

Schools Near Roland W. Russom Elementary

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
McCall Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	4496 Dixie Ave	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 975-6775	290	29	10.0	69.0%	83 (28.6%)	89 (30.7%)	93 (32.1%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)								(n/a)								$15,116	$662	$14,454

Frequently Asked Questions about Roland W. Russom Elementary

What schools do graduates of Roland W. Russom Elementary attend?

Students who attend Roland W. Russom Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Paulding Middle School
High : North Paulding High School

Is Roland W. Russom Elementary a good school?

Roland W. Russom Elementary ranks 353^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Roland W. Russom Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 994 students attended Roland W. Russom Elementary.

What district is Roland W. Russom Elementary in?

Paulding County

What is the racial makeup of Roland W. Russom Elementary?

Students at Roland W. Russom Elementary are 53% White, 22% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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