Enrollment
424
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Main Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Main Elementary School
Main Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rome, Georgia, enrolling 424 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Main Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Georgia schools and 26% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 424 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 390 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 140 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 424 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Rome's public schools, it stands alongside West End Elementary School (1,005 students): Main Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 16.2:1).
Rome City also operates Rome High School (1,986 students) and West End Elementary School (1,005 students) alongside Main 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 Main Elementary School compares
Main 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rome City, which includes Main 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 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
- 1,986
- 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 (~424 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Main Elementary School a good school?
Main Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 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.
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