- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rome, GA
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garden Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130219000945
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden Lakes Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden Lakes Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Lakes Elementary School ranks #10 of 14 schools in Rome, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Garden Lakes Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130219000945 · Rome, GA Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 14.1:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Garden Lakes Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Garden Lakes Elementary 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
- This school
Garden Lakes Elementary School
536 students
- Pepperell Elem
Pepperell Elementary
534 students
What this shows Garden Lakes Elementary School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden Lakes Elementary School compares
Garden Lakes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 8.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Garden Lakes Elementary 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 Garden Lakes Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coosa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepperell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden Lakes Elementary 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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garden Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Garden Lakes Elementary School?
Garden Lakes Elementary School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rome, GA. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Lakes Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Garden Lakes Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Garden Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garden Lakes Elementary School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Rome, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden Lakes Elementary School?
Garden Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Garden Lakes Elementary School rank among schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Lakes Elementary School ranks #10 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 Floyd County?
Besides Garden Lakes Elementary 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.