Elm Street Elementary School was one of the first schools to be built in a planned community. It is one of eight elementary schools in the Rome City School District in Georgia, United States. The naming convention for most of the streets in the community, and thus for the school, related to various types of trees.
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elm Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elm Street Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elm Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Street Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1515 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
67%
19%
Black
20%
36%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elm Street Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Street Elementary School is ranked #1515 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Elm Street Elementary School often compared to?
Elm Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Central Elementary School, Anna K. Davie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Elm Street Elementary School?
566 students attend Elm Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Elm Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elm Street Elementary School?
Elm Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elm Street Elementary School offer ?
Elm Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm Street Elementary School part of?
Elm Street Elementary School is part of Rome City School District.
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