WC Abney Elementary

1,270 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

WC Abney Elementary School, located on Colbert Road in Dallas, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local Paulding County School District community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing foundational learning in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the faculty works to cultivate critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, WC Abney is recognized for maintaining a strong sense of community involvement and school spirit. The school actively encourages parental and community participation through various programs, events, and volunteer opportunities, which helps to bridge the gap between the classroom and the home. With a focus on character education and social-emotional growth, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute positively to their local community.

1,270

Total Students

82.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WC Abney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	616
Hispanic	149
Black	401
Asian	22
Two or More	77
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
616 (48.5 %)
Black
401 (31.6 %)
Hispanic
149 (11.7 %)
Two or More
77 (6.1 %)
Asian
22 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	(770)443-8000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	531
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* 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 23

Kindergarten 205

Grade 1 205

Grade 2 181

Grade 3 188

Grade 4 233

Grade 5 235