- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NC
E M Rollins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E M Rollins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370465001822
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E M Rollins Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
E M Rollins Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E M Rollins Elementary ranks #6 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
E M Rollins Elementary shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370465001822 · Henderson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 13.4:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
E M Rollins Elementary shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
E M Rollins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vance County H
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- Vance County M
Vance County Middle School
755 students
- Dabney Element 385
Dabney Elementary
385 students
- Aycock Element 376
Aycock Elementary
376 students
- Clarke Element 364
Clarke Elementary
364 students
- This school 322
E M Rollins Elementary
322 students
What this shows E M Rollins Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How E M Rollins Elementary compares
E M Rollins Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
White 4.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, E M Rollins Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E M Rollins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vance County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dabney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aycock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarke Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E M Rollins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henderson Collegiate
Standard public school
1,334 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Vance Charter School
Standard public school
956 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dabney Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 16:1 students per teacher
Aycock Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Clarke Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Pinkston Street Elementary
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about E M Rollins Elementary
How many students attend E M Rollins Elementary?
E M Rollins Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E M Rollins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E M Rollins Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E M Rollins Elementary?
99.1% of students at E M Rollins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E M Rollins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E M Rollins Elementary is African American at 74.5% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E M Rollins Elementary?
E M Rollins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E M Rollins Elementary rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, E M Rollins Elementary ranks #6 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vance County Schools?
Besides E M Rollins Elementary, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Vance County Middle School (755 students), and Dabney Elementary (385 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.