- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raeford, NC
Rockfish Hoke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rockfish Hoke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370225000581
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockfish Hoke Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockfish Hoke Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockfish Hoke Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Rockfish Hoke Elementary held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370225000581 · Raeford, NC Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
Rockfish Hoke Elementary held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rockfish Hoke Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- This school 606
Rockfish Hoke Elementary
606 students
What this shows Rockfish Hoke Elementary reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockfish Hoke Elementary compares
Rockfish Hoke 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$11,704
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 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Rockfish Hoke Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockfish Hoke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockfish Hoke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Raeford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Upchurch Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Don D Steed Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Scurlock Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
West Hoke Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
J W Turlington School
Alternative education program
26 students 5.2:1 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockfish Hoke Elementary
How many students attend Rockfish Hoke Elementary?
Rockfish Hoke Elementary has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raeford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockfish Hoke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockfish Hoke Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Rockfish Hoke Elementary?
99.5% of students at Rockfish Hoke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockfish Hoke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rockfish Hoke Elementary is White at 34.0% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockfish Hoke Elementary?
Rockfish Hoke 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 Rockfish Hoke Elementary rank among schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockfish Hoke Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Raeford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides Rockfish Hoke Elementary, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.