Enrollment
693
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Wert Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Wert Elementary School
Van Wert Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockmart, Georgia, enrolling 693 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 693 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 371 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #315, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 693 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rockmart's public schools, it stands alongside Eastside Elementary School (764 students): Van Wert Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 14.7:1).
Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students) and Cedartown Middle School (997 students) alongside Van Wert 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 Van Wert Elementary School compares
Van Wert 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,775
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk County, which includes Van Wert Elementary School.
$12,775
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 52.0%
Federal 22.3%
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 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
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~693 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Van Wert Elementary School a good school?
Van Wert Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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