Garden Lakes Elementary School

2903 Garden Lakes Blvd NW
Rome, GA 30165

www.floydboe.net/Domain/14

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Garden Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rome, Georgia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Rome City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to providing foundational education that prepares children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Rome community, focusing on strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Garden Lakes places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be creative, collaborative, and critical thinkers. By offering a range of instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to meet the unique needs of every child while promoting a culture of inclusivity and educational excellence.

536

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Lakes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	125
Black	45
Asian	4
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	1

White
315 (58.8%)
Hispanic
125 (23.3%)
Two or More
46 (8.6%)
Black
45 (8.4%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Floyd County
Phone:	(706)236-1865
Website:	http://www.floydboe.net/Domain/14
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garden Lakes Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	61
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garden Lakes Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	50%
Male	268	50%

Elementary School 2nd - 4th