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Very Good

#790 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 35% in state

Main Elementary School

Elementary School · Rome City

3 Watters St SE, Rome, GA 30161

Enrollment

437

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Georgia schools

#790 of 2,268

In Rome

#11 of 18

public schools

In district

#3 of 8

Rome City

Academic growth

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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Main Elementary School

7.2/10

Elementary School in Rome · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.5/10

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7.8/10

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About Main Elementary School

Main Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rome, GA, part of Rome City. Main Elementary School serves approximately 437 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Main Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 2,268 schools in GA.

Structured state assessment records for Main Elementary School show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

How it compares0.3 pts above district
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.9
  • GA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Main Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendStable
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency12% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-30.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.9 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,188
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Main Elementary School — Students at Main Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

98.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores GA GA (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 9.8% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
School
State
42.1% (2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency 10.2% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
School
State
41.8% (2024 GA)

Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2020*
Math
9%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
8.9%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.

How Main Elementary School Compares

See how Main Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.2/10
65th percentile in GA
Academic
2.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.8/10
Excellent
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
99%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.6%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

3 Watters St SE, Rome, GA 30161

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Main Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pepperell Primary (rated 9.3/10, 5.5 miles away, in nearby Lindale), which scores notably higher. Another option is Model Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 4.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, East Central Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Rome, see our Rome schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MARY SCHOOL Rome 0.9 mi 6.5
East Central Elementary School Rome 1.7 mi 7.8
THE ACADEMY OF ROME Rome 1.6 mi 6.8
Rome High School Rome 2.0 mi 6.2
Rome Middle School Rome 2.1 mi 5.2
Anna K. Davie Elementary Rome 1.9 mi 7.7
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ROME Rome 2.2 mi 7.5
UNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rome 2.3 mi 7.1
UNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rome 2.3 mi 7.5
DARLINGTON SCHOOL Rome 2.8 mi 6.3
BERRY COLLEGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mount Berry 3.0 mi 4.9
Elm Street Elementary Rome 3.0 mi 5.2
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center Rome 3.3 mi
West Central Elementary School Rome 3.5 mi 6.3
Model Elementary School Rome 4.7 mi 8.5
Model High Rome 4.8 mi 7.7
Model Middle School Rome 4.8 mi 8.2
West End Elementary School Rome 4.5 mi 7.0
Alto Park Elementary School Rome 4.5 mi 6.7
Pepperell Primary Lindale 5.5 mi 9.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30161 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,176

Median Home Value

$185,000

Median Rent

$1,006/mo

Population

34,461

College Educated

27.1%

Homeownership

60.4%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

20.7%

Median Age

40.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Main Elementary School

What grades does Main Elementary School serve?

Main Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Main Elementary School?

Main Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Main Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Main Elementary School rank in GA?

Main Elementary School ranks #790 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Main Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Main Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Main Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Main Elementary School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Main Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Main Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

98.6% of students at Main 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Free/Reduced Lunch
98.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Floyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%

District

Rome City
District Enrollment
6,436
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,188
District Rank
#3 of 8

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