- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockingham, NC
East Rockingham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Rockingham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370387003209
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Rockingham Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Rockingham · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Rockingham Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Rockingham Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Rockingham, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387003209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
East Rockingham Elementary shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 370387003209 · Rockingham, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.9:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
East Rockingham Elementary shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Rockingham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- This school 430
East Rockingham Elementary
430 students
What this shows East Rockingham Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Rockingham Elementary compares
East Rockingham 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$12,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, East Rockingham Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Rockingham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Rockingham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Rockingham Elementary
How many students attend East Rockingham Elementary?
East Rockingham Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockingham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Rockingham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Rockingham Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 East Rockingham Elementary?
99.4% of students at East Rockingham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Rockingham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Rockingham Elementary is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Rockingham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Rockingham Elementary?
East Rockingham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 East Rockingham Elementary rank among public schools in Rockingham?
By Resource Investment Index, East Rockingham Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Rockingham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rockingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides East Rockingham Elementary, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.