- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke Rapids, NC
Manning Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manning Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370390001565
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manning Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Roanoke Rapids · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Manning Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
School address
District: Roanoke Rapids City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370390001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Manning Elementary School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370390001565 · Roanoke Rapids, NC Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 15.8:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students)
Manning Elementary School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Manning Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids High School
776 students
- This school
Manning Elementary School
630 students
- Belmont Elemen
Belmont Elementary School
614 students
- Chaloner Middl
Chaloner Middle School
605 students
- Roanoke Rapids 119
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
119 students
What this shows Manning Elementary School reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manning Elementary School compares
Manning Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$11,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Manning Elementary School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke Rapids City Schools reports $11,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manning Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belmont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaloner Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Rapids Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manning Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Roanoke Rapids
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manning Elementary School
How many students attend Manning Elementary School?
Manning Elementary School has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke Rapids, NC. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manning Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manning Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manning Elementary School?
99.5% of students at Manning Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manning Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manning Elementary School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manning Elementary School?
Manning Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Manning Elementary School rank among schools in Roanoke Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roanoke Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke Rapids City Schools?
Besides Manning Elementary School, Roanoke Rapids City Schools also operates Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students), Belmont Elementary School (614 students), and Chaloner Middle School (605 students). See the Roanoke Rapids City Schools district page for the complete list.