- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rome, GA
West Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130444001595
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Rome, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West Central Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130444001595 · Rome, GA Other · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 12.9:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Rome High School (1,986 students)
West Central Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Central 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
- This school 595
West Central Elementary School
595 students
- Elm Street Ele 558
Elm Street Elementary
558 students
- East Central E 439
East Central Elementary School
439 students
What this shows West Central Elementary School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Elementary School compares
West Central 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
African American 19.5%
White 13.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, West Central 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 West Central 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central 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
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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
Elm Street Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 14.1:1 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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Elementary School
How many students attend West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School has 595 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rome, GA. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 West Central Elementary School?
91.6% of students at West Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Central Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Rome, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 West Central Elementary School rank among schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Elementary School ranks #4 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 West Central 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.