Rome, Iowa is a small town with a population of just over 1,000 people located in Floyd County. Despite its small size, Rome is proud of its education system. The schools in Rome boast an impressive rating of 8 out of 10 by Great Schools, and are part of the West Central Valley Community School District. The district has four elementary schools - Fairview Elementary, Grant Elementary, Prairie View Elementary, and Rome Elementary - as well as one middle school and one high school. All these schools come together to provide a quality education to the local students. With a strong focus on core subjects such as math and English language arts, teachers also offer classes in Spanish and special programming in the form of music instruction and art classes. Furthermore, there are various extracurricular activities available for students to get involved in including sports teams such as basketball, football, track & field, volleyball, baseball/softball and cheerleading. Rome's commitment to excellence in education makes it an ideal place for families looking for good quality schooling options nearby.
Rome schools spend $10,874 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 486 students per librarian, and 678 children per counselor.