WC Abney Elementary

Summary:

WC Abney Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Georgia, serving 1,270 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Paulding County School District.

Academically, WC Abney Elementary has shown mixed performance compared to the district and state averages. While its math proficiency rates are on par or slightly higher, the school's English Language Arts and Science proficiency rates tend to be lower. Over the past few years, the school's ranking has fluctuated between 289 and 514 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school faces challenges with a higher student-teacher ratio and a relatively high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may contribute to its academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, WC Abney Elementary generally performs better than Dallas Elementary School, but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Paulding County district, such as Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad and Roland W. Russom Elementary. When compared to the nearby Cobb County schools, such as Kemp Elementary, Ford Elementary, and Pickett's Mill Elementary, WC Abney Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower across all subjects and grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1186 Colbert Rd
       Dallas, GA  30132


(770) 443-8000

District: Paulding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
514th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend WC Abney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lena Mae Moses Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,270

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.5%
African American:
31.6%
Hispanic:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details WC Abney Elementary ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.3. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

WC Abney 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 WC Abney Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 67.93 433rd 1225 64.7%
2014 72.35 356th 1231 71.1%
2015 64.97 361st 1240 70.9%
2016 71.02 306th 1233 75.2%
2017 68.71 328th 1205 72.8%
2018 64.75 379th 1209 68.7%
2019 64.30 399th 1234 67.7%
2021 74.37 289th 1214 76.2%
2022 67.80 362nd 1244 70.9%
2023 58.90 455th 1242 63.4%
2024 54.30 514th 1248 58.8%
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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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Enrollment information for WC Abney Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 603 132 7 62 0 0 15 0 819
2012 653 144 10 66 0 0 24 0 897
2013 669 137 12 53 0 0 30 0 901
2014 692 136 8 60 0 0 32 0 928
2015 706 134 4 73 1 0 31 0 949
2016 780 156 7 72 1 0 40 0 1056
2017 765 151 10 67 1 3 33 0 1030
2018 780 173 7 68 1 4 46 0 1079
2019 837 261 9 97 5 4 58 0 1271
2020 853 298 8 120 4 3 59 0 1345
2021 753 318 9 108 1 3 68 0 1260
2022 657 365 14 118 2 2 67 0 1225
2023 616 401 22 149 3 2 77 0 1270

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 WC Abney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 819 49.0 16.7 33.9
2012 897 52.0 17.2 38.9
2013 901 59.0 15.2 37.6
2014 928 58.0 16.0 36.6
2015 949 59.0 16.0 34.9
2016 1056 62.0 17.0 35.5
2017 1030 65.5 15.7 30.3
2018 1079 66.5 16.2 32.7
2019 1271 74.0 17.1 31.5
2020 1345 81.0 16.6 30
2021 1260 80.0 15.7 31.7
2022 1225 77.2 15.8 n/a
2023 1270 82.7 15.3 38

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 WC Abney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 819 49.0 16.7 33.9
2012 897 52.0 17.2 38.9
2013 901 59.0 15.2 37.6
2014 928 58.0 16.0 36.6
2015 949 59.0 16.0 34.9
2016 1056 62.0 17.0 35.5
2017 1030 65.5 15.7 30.3
2018 1079 66.5 16.2 32.7
2019 1271 74.0 17.1 31.5
2020 1345 81.0 16.6 30
2021 1260 80.0 15.7 31.7
2022 1225 77.2 15.8 n/a
2023 1270 82.7 15.3 38

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 WC Abney Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $331 (3.9%) $8,110 (96.1%) $8,442
2018 $324 (3.8%) $8,114 (96.2%) $8,437
2019 $266 (3.2%) $8,010 (96.8%) $8,275

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on WC Abney Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 399th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 455th of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (WC Abney Elementary)38.141.4
 3.3%
   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 (WC Abney Elementary)52.748.5
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)53.347.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (WC Abney Elementary)5346.7
 6.3%
   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 (WC Abney Elementary)67.851.2
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)57.348.3
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (WC Abney Elementary)56.943.2
 13.7%
   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 (WC Abney Elementary)46.338.5
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)42.638.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (WC Abney Elementary)47.227.4
 19.8%
   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 Students12711270
 0.1%
African American261401
 53.6%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian922
 144.4%
Hispanic97149
 53.6%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White837616
 26.4%
Two or More Races5877
 32.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.5%38%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about WC Abney Elementary

Students who attend WC Abney Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lena Mae Moses Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,270 students attended WC Abney Elementary.

Students at WC Abney Elementary are 49% White, 32% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

WC Abney Elementary ranks 514th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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