- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rome, GA
Coosa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Coosa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130219000940
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coosa Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #16 of 19
- public schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coosa Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coosa Middle School ranks #16 of 19 public schools in Rome, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Coosa Middle School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 130219000940 · Rome, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 10.2:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Coosa Middle School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Coosa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armuchee High
Armuchee High School
953 students
- Model High
Model High
915 students
- Pepperell High
Pepperell High School
866 students
- Coosa High Sch
Coosa High School
861 students
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
536 students
- This school
Coosa Middle School
459 students
What this shows Coosa Middle School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coosa Middle School compares
Coosa Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Coosa Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Floyd County reports $14,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coosa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armuchee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Model High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepperell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coosa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coosa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Rome
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coosa Middle School
How many students attend Coosa Middle School?
Coosa Middle School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rome, GA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coosa Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coosa Middle School?
56.6% of students at Coosa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coosa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Coosa Middle School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Rome, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coosa Middle School?
Coosa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coosa Middle School rank among public schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Coosa Middle School ranks #16 of 19 public schools in Rome, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rome on the city page.
What other schools are in Floyd County?
Besides Coosa Middle School, Floyd County also operates Armuchee High School (953 students), Model High (915 students), and Pepperell High School (866 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.