Van Wert Elementary School

696 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Wert Elementary School, located at 370 Atlanta Hwy in Rockmart, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Polk School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core academic development and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern instructional practices with a focus on community values, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Van Wert Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming campus culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school utilizes its facilities to provide a safe, structured space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build character. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a commitment to student-centered education, Van Wert Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Rockmart community, striving to ensure every child has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

696

Total Students

58.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Wert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	49
Black	161
Asian	2
Two or More	75

White
409 (58.8 %)
Black
161 (23.1 %)
Two or More
75 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (7.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Polk County
Phone:	(770)684-2237
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	693
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 109