- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rome, GA
Model Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Model Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130219000943
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Model Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Model Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Model Elementary School ranks #13 of 14 schools in Rome, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Model Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130219000943 · Rome, GA Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 14.7:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Armuchee High School (953 students)
Model Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Model 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
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
536 students
- This school
Model Elementary School
501 students
What this shows Model Elementary School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Model Elementary School compares
Model 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,510
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 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Model Elementary School is less 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 Model 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coosa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Model 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
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Model Elementary School
How many students attend Model Elementary School?
Model Elementary School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rome, GA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Model Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Model Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Model Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Model Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Model Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Model Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Rome, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Model Elementary School?
Model Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Model Elementary School rank among schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Model Elementary School ranks #13 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 Model 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.