- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spencer, NC
North Rowan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Rowan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370405001627
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Rowan Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Spencer · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Rowan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Rowan Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spencer, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405001627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
North Rowan Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370405001627 · Spencer, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 13.5:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
North Rowan Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Rowan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school 405
North Rowan Elementary
405 students
What this shows North Rowan Elementary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Rowan Elementary compares
North Rowan Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$12,141
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 21.0%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, North Rowan Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Rowan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Rowan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Rowan Elementary
How many students attend North Rowan Elementary?
North Rowan Elementary has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spencer, NC. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Rowan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Rowan Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 North Rowan Elementary?
92.3% of students at North Rowan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Rowan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Rowan Elementary is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Spencer, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Rowan Elementary?
North Rowan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 North Rowan Elementary rank among public schools in Spencer?
By Resource Investment Index, North Rowan Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spencer, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides North Rowan Elementary, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.