- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocky Mount, VA
Rocky Mount Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mount Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510144000642
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Mount Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Mount Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mount Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rocky Mount, VA.
School address
District: Franklin County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510144000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Rocky Mount Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510144000642 · Rocky Mount, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 10.6:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High (1,880 students)
Rocky Mount Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rocky Mount Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High
1,880 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle
1,382 students
- Windy Gap Elem 391
Windy Gap Elementary
391 students
- Lee M. Waid El 386
Lee M. Waid Elementary
386 students
- Dudley Element 317
Dudley Elementary
317 students
- This school 296
Rocky Mount Elementary
296 students
What this shows Rocky Mount Elementary reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Mount Elementary compares
Rocky Mount Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 9% in Virginia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$15,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Two or More 17.2%
African American 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Rocky Mount Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Public Schools reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Mount Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windy Gap Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee M. Waid Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dudley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Mount Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Rocky Mount
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mount Elementary
How many students attend Rocky Mount Elementary?
Rocky Mount Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocky Mount, VA. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mount Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mount Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% 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 Rocky Mount Elementary?
75.9% of students at Rocky Mount Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mount Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mount Elementary is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mount Elementary?
Rocky Mount Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Rocky Mount Elementary rank among schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mount Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rocky Mount, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County Public Schools?
Besides Rocky Mount Elementary, Franklin County Public Schools also operates Franklin County High (1,880 students), Benjamin Franklin Middle (1,382 students), and Windy Gap Elementary (391 students). See the Franklin County Public Schools district page for the complete list.