West Central Elementary School

www.rcs.rome.ga.us

561 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Central Elementary School, located at 409 Lavender Dr NW in Rome, Georgia, is a key component of the Rome City School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and fostering a supportive community environment for young learners in the local area. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success as they transition through the elementary grades.

As part of the Rome City Schools system, West Central Elementary benefits from the district's broader initiatives, which often include a focus on literacy, STEM integration, and providing equitable resources to students. The school encourages strong partnerships between families, teachers, and the local community to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide policies can visit their official website at [www.rcs.rome.ga.us](http://www.rcs.rome.ga.us).

561

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	346
Black	100
Asian	14
Two or More	27

Hispanic
346 (61.7 %)
Black
100 (17.8 %)
White
74 (13.2 %)
Two or More
27 (4.8 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)

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:	Rome City
Phone:	(706)235-8836
Website:	http://www.rcs.rome.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	595
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 49

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Central Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Central Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	48.5%
Male	289	51.5%

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