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New Georgia Elementary School

5800 Mulberry Rock Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180Paulding County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
427
Students
Total enrolled
$12,294
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 427 students in grades PK–05 in Villa Rica, Georgia.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,294 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

New Georgia Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Villa Rica, Georgia, serving grades PK–05 with 427 students. The district invests $12,294 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at New Georgia Elementary School

427
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution210 male · 217 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 208 students
Student Composition
58%
9%
25%
Asian1%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black25%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130402001473

Academic Outcomes at New Georgia Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 16th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30180

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,294Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,294
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,409
Student Support$2,336
Administration$1,475
Operations$1,844
Other$1,229
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,294 spent per student, an estimated $5,446 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
37%
State government
51.2%
Local (property tax)
36.7%
Federal programs
12.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at CrossroadWC Abney ElementaryBurnt Hickory Elementary SchoolRoland W. Russom Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
Sammy McClure Sr. Middle SchoolLena Mae Moses Middle SchoolEast Paulding Middle SchoolHerschel Jones Middle School
+5 more
↓
High School
North Paulding High SchoolPaulding County High SchoolSouth Paulding High SchoolEast Paulding High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyPaulding County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPaulding County →
Phone: (770)445-3597
NCES ID: 130402001473
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Villa Rica seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Paulding County
High
North Paulding High School
2,986 students · 09–12
● 44 opp21% FRL
High
Paulding County High School
2,005 students · 09–12
48% FRL
High
South Paulding High School
1,911 students · 09–12
36% FRL
High
East Paulding High School
1,905 students · 09–12
38% FRL
Mid
Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School
1,536 students · 06–08
● 44 opp17% FRL
High
Hiram High School
1,468 students · 09–12
● 41 opp55% FRL
Elem
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad
1,439 students · PK–05
● 44 opp22% FRL
Elem
WC Abney Elementary
1,270 students · PK–05
● 44 opp38% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5800 Mulberry Rock Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.