East Central Elementary School

www.rcs.rome.ga.us

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

East Central Elementary School, located on Dean Avenue in Rome, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rome City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare young learners for success as they transition through the elementary grades.

As part of the Rome City Schools system, East Central benefits from the district’s broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities for the local community. The school utilizes various resources and community partnerships to enhance the student experience, promoting active engagement and a positive school culture. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.rcs.rome.ga.us.

546

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	54
Black	176
Asian	9
Two or More	29

White
278 (50.9 %)
Black
176 (32.2 %)
Hispanic
54 (9.9 %)
Two or More
29 (5.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)

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)232-8310
Website:	http://www.rcs.rome.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
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 7

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Central Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Central Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	49.5%
Male	276	50.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd