Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary

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Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary ranks 484 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Rockmart, Georgia, serving 604 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Paulding County School District.

Academically, Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle range of Georgia elementary schools, with mixed performance on the Milestones Assessment compared to the county and state averages. While the school has seen increases in per-student spending and maintained a stable student-teacher ratio, its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic outcomes. Nearby Union Elementary School stands out with consistently higher performance, while some other local schools like Dallas Elementary and Van Wert Elementary struggle to meet state and county averages.

The mixed academic performance at Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary, despite the school's investment in resources, suggests that the administration may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its strategies and explore ways to better address the unique needs of its student population. By learning from the successes of higher-performing nearby schools, the school can identify opportunities to improve and ensure that all students have the support they need to thrive.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153

(770) 443-2140

District: Paulding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
484^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carl Scoggins Senior Middle school
High:	Paulding County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 604

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.4%

African American:

13.2%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.58. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sara M. Ragsdale 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 Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	46.91	757^th	1212	37.5%
2012	48.48	746^th	1201	37.9%
2013	45.55	796^th	1225	35.0%
2014	54.66	672^nd	1231	45.4%
2015	47.45	600^th	1240	51.6%
2016	45.69	634^th	1233	48.6%
2017	27.94	875^th	1205	27.4%
2018	33.45	798^th	1209	34.0%
2019	40.46	719^th	1234	41.7%
2021	50.33	552^nd	1214	54.5%
2022	59.93	457^th	1244	63.3%
2023	56.89	491^st	1242	60.5%
2024	56.58	484^th	1248	61.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	504	103	1	33	0	1	23	665
2011	489	101	2	39	0	0	22	653
2012	496	95	1	34	0	0	25	651
2013	497	76	0	35	0	0	35	643
2014	494	88	1	40	2	0	24	649
2015	524	81	0	36	2	0	27	670
2016	502	85	0	43	2	0	23	655
2017	489	91	1	46	3	0	32	662
2018	450	83	1	54	3	0	26	617
2019	436	69	1	45	2	2	22	577
2020	441	73	1	35	0	0	33	583
2021	431	65	0	41	0	0	27	564
2022	462	68	2	57	0	0	38	627
2023	419	80	4	59	0	0	42	604

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	665	43.0	15.4	52.5
2011	653	42.0	15.5	51.5
2012	651	43.0	15.1	57.5
2013	643	41.0	15.6	57.5
2014	649	41.0	15.8	57.9
2015	670	44.0	15.2	54.6
2016	655	46.0	14.2	54.4
2017	662	44.0	15.0	56
2018	617	45.0	13.7	52.8
2019	577	41.5	13.9	53.7
2020	583	41.5	14.0	51.6
2021	564	43.0	13.1	52.7
2022	627	46.1	13.6	n/a
2023	604	48.8	12.3	55.5

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 Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	665	43.0	15.4	52.5
2011	653	42.0	15.5	51.5
2012	651	43.0	15.1	57.5
2013	643	41.0	15.6	57.5
2014	649	41.0	15.8	57.9
2015	670	44.0	15.2	54.6
2016	655	46.0	14.2	54.4
2017	662	44.0	15.0	56
2018	617	45.0	13.7	52.8
2019	577	41.5	13.9	53.7
2020	583	41.5	14.0	51.6
2021	564	43.0	13.1	52.7
2022	627	46.1	13.6	n/a
2023	604	48.8	12.3	55.5

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 Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$552 (6.4%)	$8,090 (93.6%)	$8,642
2018	$610 (6.5%)	$8,771 (93.5%)	$9,381
2019	$1,027 (9.7%)	$9,534 (90.3%)	$10,560

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sara M. Ragsdale 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 719^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 491^st of 1242 Elementary schools	18.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary)	32.2	38.9	6.7%
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 (Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary)	59.6	41.3	18.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	53.3	47.3	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary)	40.2	41.1	0.9%
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 (Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary)	42.3	45.3	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 (Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary)	34.9	46.9	12%
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 (Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary)	34.9	40.6	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary)	28.9	39.1	10.2%
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	577	604	4.7%
African American	69	80	15.9%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	45	59	31.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	436	419	3.9%
Two or More Races	22	42	90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.7%	55.5%	1.7%

Schools Near Sara M. Ragsdale 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
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	528 Holly Springs Rd	Rockmart	30153	Polk County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 443-2140	604	49	12.3	55.5%	419 (69.4%)	80 (13.2%)	59 (9.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.0%)	56.6	484^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.2%		56.9	491^st of 1242 public elementary schools	60.5%	7	32.6	35.7	59.4	45.7	49.6	38.5	44.8	$10,561	$1,027	$9,534
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1002 Wayside Ln	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 505-5541	470	34	13.9	55.5%	252 (53.6%)	122 (26.0%)	57 (12.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.4%)	39.1	710^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.1%		39	705^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.2%	5	42.9	38.0	37.6	29.9	40.6	28.2	24.7	$11,504	$1,027	$10,477
Van Wert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 Atlanta Hwy	Rockmart	30153	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 684-2237	696	58	11.9	77.9%	409 (58.8%)	161 (23.1%)	49 (7.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (10.8%)	22.7	967^th of 1248 public elementary schools	22.5%		16.1	1078^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.2%	111	26.4	14.2	33.3	33.0	20.8	30.0	17.8	$9,206	$807	$8,399
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 Highway 101 S	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-4191	465	33	14.2	41.9%	356 (76.6%)	43 (9.2%)	31 (6.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.1%)	69.7	347^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.2%		73.2	299^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.9%	48	33.3	48.3	60.5	63.2	65.5	43.8	46.3	$9,144	$334	$8,809
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Prospect Rd	Rockmart	30153	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 684-5335	766	52	14.6	77.9%	595 (77.7%)	56 (7.3%)	43 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (9.3%)	39.5	704^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.6%		43.5	635^th of 1242 public elementary schools	48.9%	69	25.6	28.3	34.9	53.9	39.2	32.1	33.9	$8,361	$691	$7,670
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2223 Cartersville Hwy	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 443-7008	644	51	12.7	49.5%	344 (53.4%)	177 (27.5%)	66 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.5%)	40.7	685^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.1%		50.3	547^th of 1242 public elementary schools	56.0%	138	32.7	24.3	39.3	47.7	35.8	40.2	29.1	$11,289	$854	$10,435
Allgood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	312 Hart Rd	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 443-8070	812	61	13.3	62.8%	316 (38.9%)	305 (37.6%)	119 (14.7%)	8 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.4%)	25.9	917^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.5%		27.3	881^st of 1242 public elementary schools	29.1%	36	32.8	27.9	28.9	29.6	30.1	16.9	22.5	$9,184	$762	$8,423
Dallas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Hardee St	Dallas	30132	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 443-8018	502	41	12.1	74.1%	123 (24.5%)	254 (50.6%)	65 (12.9%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	49 (9.8%)	23.8	948^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.0%		22.8	964^th of 1242 public elementary schools	22.4%	16	32.9	24.7	25.6	32.1	21.3	19.5	20.7	$10,261	$927	$9,333
New Georgia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5800 Mulberry Rock Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 445-3597	427	29	14.7	48.7%	249 (58.3%)	108 (25.3%)	37 (8.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.8%)	57	479^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.6%		52.7	525^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.7%	46	38.9	42.9	45.6	51.9	61.2	39.7	33.8	$12,520	$833	$11,687
Nebo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2843 Nebo Rd	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 443-8777	721	50	14.5	54.0%	424 (58.8%)	153 (21.2%)	99 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.8%)	39.7	698^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.1%		43.3	639^th of 1242 public elementary schools	48.6%	59	34.1	34.8	36.1	43.0	45.5	27.8	24.3	$10,000	$1,100	$8,900

Frequently Asked Questions about Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary?

Students at Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary are 69% White, 13% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carl Scoggins Senior Middle school
High : Paulding County High School

Is Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary a good school?

Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary ranks 484^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary in?

Paulding County

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