Very Good
#790 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 35% in state
- Math 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Main Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 11% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Main 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,002/100K
Powered by
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
$60,176
Median home value
$185,000
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| The Academy of RomePrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| East Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Anna K. Davie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rome City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Main Elementary School is listed in Rome City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Main Elementary School
Main Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rome, GA, part of Rome City, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Floyd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (706) 295-7180
- Area population (ZIP 30161)
- 34,461
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 30161; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.