Roland W. Russom Elementary

44 Russom Elementary School Ln
Dallas, GA 30132

936 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Roland W. Russom Elementary School, located in Dallas, Georgia, is a public school serving students in Paulding County. As part of the Paulding County School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in grades PK–5. It is known for its focus on fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment where educators, parents, and students work together to meet rigorous educational standards and promote both social and emotional development.

The school takes pride in its modern facilities and its dedication to utilizing technology and research-based instructional strategies to engage young learners. Beyond core academics like literacy and mathematics, Roland W. Russom offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. By emphasizing character education and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

936

Total Students

67.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roland W. Russom Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	119
Black	197
Asian	26
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

White
544 (58.1 %)
Black
197 (21.0 %)
Hispanic
119 (12.7 %)
Two or More
48 (5.1 %)
Asian
26 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paulding County
Phone:	(678)575-3402
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	936
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 151

Grade 1 164

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 157