Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, East Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Central Elementary School serves the southeast part of Rome, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance from the school to the edge of the zone of about 1.8 miles and the furthest edge being 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Central Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Central Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Central Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2007–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Central Elementary School's ranking?
East Central Elementary School is ranked #718 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are East Central Elementary School often compared to?
East Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Elementary School, Anna K. Davie Elementary School, West End Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend East Central Elementary School?
439 students attend East Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of East Central Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Central Elementary School?
East Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Central Elementary School offer ?
East Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Central Elementary School part of?
East Central Elementary School is part of Rome City School District.
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