Enrollment
630
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manning Elementary School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manning Elementary School
Manning Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, enrolling 630 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 630 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 519 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #464, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 630 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Roanoke Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside Belmont Elementary School (614 students): Manning Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 15:1).
Roanoke Rapids City Schools also operates Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students) and Belmont Elementary School (614 students) alongside Manning Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manning Elementary School compares
Manning Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke Rapids City Schools, which includes Manning Elementary School.
$12,783
Per student
+6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.4%
State 59.7%
Federal 22.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Manning Elementary School a good school?
Manning Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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