- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilson, NC
Rock Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370502002005
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Ridge Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502002005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Rock Ridge Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370502002005 · Wilson, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 17.6:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Rock Ridge Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rock Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- This school
Rock Ridge Elementary
476 students
What this shows Rock Ridge Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Ridge Elementary compares
Rock Ridge 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Rock Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
New Hope Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Vinson-Bynum Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wells Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Vick Elementary
Standard public school
359 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
B O Barnes Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Rock Ridge Elementary?
Rock Ridge Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Ridge Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Ridge Elementary?
44.3% of students at Rock Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rock Ridge Elementary is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Ridge Elementary?
Rock Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rock Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Rock Ridge Elementary, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.