Rome City Elementary School

193 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rome City Elementary School, located at 400 W. Jefferson St. in Rome City, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Noble School Corporation. The school is situated in a quiet, close-knit community setting and is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional growth of its young learners. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to prepare students for their future educational transitions while addressing the unique needs of the local student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rome City Elementary focuses on creating a positive school culture that encourages community involvement and personal responsibility. The school works closely with families and stakeholders to provide a well-rounded experience that blends traditional instruction with opportunities for student engagement. As a key part of the Rome City area, the institution plays an essential role in the development of its students, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning within a safe and structured academic space.

193

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rome City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	8
Black	2

White
183 (94.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.1 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)

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:	East Noble School Corporation
Phone:	(260)854-3241
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 34