- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
East Central Elementary School shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 130444001599 · Rome, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 9.8:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rome High School (1,986 students)
East Central Elementary School shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rome High Scho
Rome High School
1,986 students
- West End Eleme
West End Elementary School
1,005 students
- Rome Middle Sc
Rome Middle School
937 students
- West Central E 595
West Central Elementary School
595 students
- Elm Street Ele 558
Elm Street Elementary
558 students
- This school 439
East Central Elementary School
439 students
What this shows East Central Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central Elementary School compares
East Central Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,188
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 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.
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
District finance for Rome City reports $14,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,005
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.