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#985 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 43% in state

Alto Park Elementary School

Elementary School · Floyd County · Rome, GA

A Floyd County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

528 Burnett Ferry Rd SW, Rome, GA 30165

  • Math 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$14,510
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Alto Park Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Alto Park Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,002/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rome), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,915

Median home value

$209,500

Median rent

$949/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West End Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–60.7 mi985Compare →
Elm Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–61.6 mi566Compare →
Garden Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–41.7 mi513Compare →
West Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–61.8 mi559Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Floyd County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#14 of 15
District spending per student
$14,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alto Park Elementary School is listed in Floyd County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alto Park Elementary School

Alto Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rome, GA, part of Floyd County, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #985 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alto Park Elementary School

What grades does Alto Park Elementary School serve?

Alto Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Alto Park Elementary School?

Alto Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alto Park Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alto Park Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alto Park Elementary School rank in GA?

Alto Park Elementary School ranks #985 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Alto Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alto Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alto Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alto Park Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Alto Park Elementary School a charter school?

No, Alto Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alto Park Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Alto Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alto Park Elementary School?

81.9% of students at Alto Park Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Floyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
Area population (ZIP 30165)
41,998
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30165; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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