Enrollment
595
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Central Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Central Elementary School
West Central Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rome, Georgia, enrolling 595 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 91.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 595 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 536 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 595 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rome's public schools, it stands alongside West End Elementary School (1,005 students): West Central Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Rome City also operates Rome High School (1,986 students) and West End Elementary School (1,005 students) alongside West Central 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 West Central Elementary School compares
West Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rome City, which includes West Central 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 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
- 1,986
- 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
- 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
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 (~595 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Central Elementary School a good school?
West Central Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 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.
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