- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockmart, GA
Van Wert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Wert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130420003939
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Wert Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rockmart · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Wert Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rockmart, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Van Wert Elementary School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.4 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130420003939 · Rockmart, GA Other · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 11.9:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedartown High School (1,448 students)
Van Wert Elementary School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.4 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Van Wert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedartown High
Cedartown High School
1,448 students
- Cedartown Midd
Cedartown Middle School
997 students
- Rockmart High
Rockmart High School
956 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
764 students
- This school
Van Wert Elementary School
693 students
- Rockmart Middl
Rockmart Middle School
671 students
What this shows Van Wert Elementary School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Wert Elementary School compares
Van Wert 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$13,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Van Wert Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Wert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedartown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockmart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockmart Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Wert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Rockmart
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Wert Elementary School
How many students attend Van Wert Elementary School?
Van Wert Elementary School has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockmart, GA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Van Wert Elementary School?
77.9% of students at Van Wert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Wert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Wert Elementary School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Rockmart, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Wert Elementary School?
Van Wert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Van Wert Elementary School rank among schools in Rockmart?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rockmart, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockmart on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk County?
Besides Van Wert Elementary School, Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students), Cedartown Middle School (997 students), and Rockmart High School (956 students). See the Polk County district page for the complete list.