- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rome, GA
Main Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Main Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130444004356
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 schools in Rome, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Main Elementary School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 130444004356 · Rome, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 10.6:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Rome High School (1,986 students)
Main Elementary School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Main 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 424
Main Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Main Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Elementary School compares
Main 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$14,188
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.3%
White 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Main 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 Main Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rome Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main 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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Main Elementary School
How many students attend Main Elementary School?
Main Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rome, GA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Main Elementary School?
96.7% of students at Main Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Main Elementary School is African American at 61.3% of enrollment, in Rome, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Elementary School?
Main Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Main Elementary School rank among schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Elementary School ranks #2 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 Main 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.