At a glance
Reported students
183
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346
Rome City Elementary School: 183 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 200
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Rome City Elementary School
Rome City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Rome City. It is one of 7 current school records connected to East Noble School Corporation. NCES reports 183 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rome City Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.42
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.1%
- Hispanic6%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Noble School Corporation
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Side Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
North Side Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
Wayne Center Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Avilla Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
East Noble Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
767 reported students
East Noble High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,019 reported students
Public schools near Rome City Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Noble Middle School Middle · East Noble School Corporation | 06–08 | 767 | 6.9 mi |
| North Side Elementary School Elementary · East Noble School Corporation | PK–05 | 308 | 6.9 mi |
| Central Noble Elementary School Elementary · Central Noble Com School Corp | 02–04 | 247 | 7 mi |
| Wayne Center Elem School Elementary · East Noble School Corporation | PK–05 | 346 | 7.3 mi |
| South Side Elementary School Elementary · East Noble School Corporation | PK–05 | 300 | 7.9 mi |
| Topeka Elementary School Elementary · Westview School Corporation | KG–04 | 248 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rome City Elementary School
What grades does Rome City Elementary School serve?
Rome City Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Noble School Corporation.
How many students attend Rome City Elementary School?
Rome City Elementary School reported 183 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 200 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rome City Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 183 students and 14.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rome City Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rome City Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Noble School Corporation attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rome City Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rome City Elementary School in?
Rome City Elementary School is part of East Noble School Corporation, based in Kendallville, IN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rome City Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Noble Middle School (6.9 mi), North Side Elementary School (6.9 mi), Central Noble Elementary School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.