Roland W. Russom Elementary

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:
353rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Roland W. Russom Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  936

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
African American:
21.0%
Hispanic:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.1% Help


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Compare Details Roland W. Russom Elementary ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.19. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Roland W. Russom Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paulding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulding County 87th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.23 237th 1101 78.5%
2007 74.49 267th 1125 76.3%
2008 71.47 299th 1134 73.6%
2009 71.90 303rd 1133 73.3%
2010 76.60 258th 1183 78.2%
2011 80.56 193rd 1212 84.1%
2012 79.34 201st 1201 83.3%
2013 80.03 195th 1225 84.1%
2014 76.95 253rd 1231 79.4%
2015 80.79 202nd 1240 83.7%
2016 79.03 217th 1233 82.4%
2017 78.83 227th 1205 81.2%
2018 83.14 187th 1209 84.5%
2019 80.49 224th 1234 81.8%
2021 78.68 240th 1214 80.2%
2022 72.62 312th 1244 74.9%
2023 73.88 290th 1242 76.7%
2024 69.19 353rd 1248 71.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, May 21, 2021

Open Quote 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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Roland W. Russom Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 224th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 290th 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)62.444.4
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)43.438.1
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roland W. Russom Elementary)65.553.9
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)53.347.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roland W. Russom Elementary)62.645.4
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)49.136.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roland W. Russom Elementary)67.954.6
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)57.348.3
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roland W. Russom Elementary)61.555.7
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)52.240.3
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roland W. Russom Elementary)44.249.4
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)42.638.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Roland W. Russom Elementary)54.552.5
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Paulding County)45.135.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students892936
 4.9%
African American169197
 16.6%
American Indian02
Asian726
 271.4%
Hispanic69119
 72.5%
Pacific Islander00
White597544
 8.9%
Two or More Races5048
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.8%29.1%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Roland W. Russom Elementary

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 936 students attended Roland W. Russom Elementary.

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

Students at Roland W. Russom Elementary are 58% White, 21% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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