Enrollment
439
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rome, GA
East Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130444001599
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 14
- schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 14 schools in Rome, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Central Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Central Elementary School
East Central Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rome, Georgia, enrolling 439 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, East Central Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Georgia schools and 32% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.3% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 439 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 274 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rome's public schools, it stands alongside West End Elementary School (1,005 students): East Central Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
Rome City also operates Rome High School (1,986 students) and West End Elementary School (1,005 students) alongside East Central Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Central Elementary School compares
East Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,063
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, East Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rome City, which includes East Central Elementary School.
$13,063
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 46.9%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rome Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Rome
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West End Elementary School
Standard public school
1,005 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Armuchee High School
Standard public school
953 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Model High
Standard public school
915 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Coosa High School
Standard public school
861 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
West Central Elementary School
Standard public school
595 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Central Elementary School
How many students attend East Central Elementary School?
East Central Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rome, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Elementary School is 9.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 East Central Elementary School?
49.3% of students at East Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Central Elementary School is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Rome, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Elementary School?
East Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Central Elementary School rank among schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 14 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 schools in Rome on the city page.
Is East Central Elementary School a good school?
East Central Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rome City?
Besides East Central Elementary School, Rome City also operates Rome High School (1,986 students), West End Elementary School (1,005 students), and Rome Middle School (937 students). See the Rome City district page for the complete list.
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