- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, NC
Rock Rest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Rest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462002862
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Rest Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Rest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Rest Elementary ranks #2 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Rock Rest Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370462002862 · Monroe, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 9.8:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Rock Rest Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rock Rest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school 394
Rock Rest Elementary
394 students
What this shows Rock Rest Elementary reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Rest Elementary compares
Rock Rest 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$11,340
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
African American 14.7%
White 8.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Rock Rest Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Rest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Rest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Academy
Standard public school
2,186 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Unionville Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Valley Primary School
Standard public school
563 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Sardis Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Rest Elementary
How many students attend Rock Rest Elementary?
Rock Rest Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, NC. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Rest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Rest Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 38% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Rock Rest Elementary?
86.2% of students at Rock Rest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Rest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rock Rest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Monroe, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Rest Elementary?
Rock Rest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does Rock Rest Elementary rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Rest Elementary ranks #2 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Rock Rest Elementary, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.