Enrollment
476
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rock Ridge Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rock Ridge Elementary
Rock Ridge Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Wilson, North Carolina, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wilson's elementary schools, it stands alongside New Hope Elementary (460 students): Rock Ridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 16.4:1).
Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students) and Fike High (1,028 students) alongside Rock Ridge Elementary.
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 Rock Ridge Elementary compares
Rock Ridge Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,063
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson County Schools, which includes Rock Ridge Elementary.
$12,063
Per student
+0%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 58.4%
Federal 20.5%
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 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
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~476 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rock Ridge Elementary a good school?
Rock Ridge Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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