Enrollment
1,005
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rome, GA
West End Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West End Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130444001605
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #7 of 14
- schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West End Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West End Elementary School ranks #7 of 14 schools in Rome, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West End Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at West End Elementary School
West End Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rome, Georgia, enrolling 1,005 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.5% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,005 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1005 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% 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 Armuchee High School (953 students): West End Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 21.2:1).
Rome City also operates Rome High School (1,986 students) and Rome Middle School (937 students) alongside West End 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 End Elementary School compares
West End 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
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 1005 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 34.0%
African American 30.0%
White 27.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, West End 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 End 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 End Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rome Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West End 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
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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
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 (~1,005 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West End Elementary School
How many students attend West End Elementary School?
West End Elementary School has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rome, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West End Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West End Elementary School?
55.5% of students at West End Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West End Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Rome, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End Elementary School?
West End Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 West End Elementary School rank among schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, West End Elementary School ranks #7 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 End Elementary School a good school?
West End Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 End Elementary School, Rome City also operates Rome High School (1,986 students), Rome Middle School (937 students), and West Central Elementary School (595 students). See the Rome City district page for the complete list.
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