- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roaring River, NC
Roaring River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roaring River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370495001983
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roaring River Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 190
- students enrolled
Roaring River Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495001983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Roaring River Elementary School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370495001983 · Roaring River, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 14.6:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
Roaring River Elementary School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Roaring River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilkes Central
Wilkes Central High School
719 students
- Millers Creek
Millers Creek Elementary School
699 students
- West Wilkes Hi
West Wilkes High School
582 students
- North Wilkes H
North Wilkes High School
578 students
- Central Wilkes
Central Wilkes Middle School
564 students
- This school 190
Roaring River Elementary School
190 students
What this shows Roaring River Elementary School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roaring River Elementary School compares
Roaring River Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,150
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 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Roaring River Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilkes County Schools reports $12,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roaring River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roaring River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roaring River Elementary School
How many students attend Roaring River Elementary School?
Roaring River Elementary School has 190 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roaring River, NC. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roaring River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roaring River Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Roaring River Elementary School?
97.7% of students at Roaring River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roaring River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roaring River Elementary School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Roaring River, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roaring River Elementary School?
Roaring River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Wilkes County Schools?
Besides Roaring River Elementary School, Wilkes County Schools also operates Wilkes Central High School (719 students), Millers Creek Elementary School (699 students), and West Wilkes High School (582 students). See the Wilkes County Schools district page for the complete list.