GARDEN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garden Lakes Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Floyd County school district, located in Rome, GA with about 702 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Garden Lakes Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Garden Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rome, Georgia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Rome City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to providing foundational education that prepares children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Rome community, focusing on strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Garden Lakes places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be creative, collaborative, and critical thinkers. By offering a range of instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to meet the unique needs of every child while promoting a culture of inclusivity and educational excellence.

For more information, contact Garden Lakes Elementary School at (706) 236-1865 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2903 Garden Lakes Blvd NW
Rome, GA 30165
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GARDEN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rome, GA with about 702 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Floyd County
Total Students:
702
Teachers:
43
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 702 students

White
63.8%
Hispanic/Latino
18.8%
Black or African American
12.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.