- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
West End Elementary School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130444001605 · Rome, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,005 enr · 16.2:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rome High School (1,986 students)
West End Elementary School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West End Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rome High Scho
Rome High School
1,986 students
- This school
West End Elementary School
1,005 students
- Rome Middle Sc
Rome Middle School
937 students
- West Central E 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 End Elementary School reports 1,005 students on the CCD universe file.
How West End Elementary School compares
West End 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Rome City reports $14,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,005 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 983 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.