- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocky Point, NC
Rocky Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370357001468
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Point Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rocky Point · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Point Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Point Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rocky Point, NC.
School address
District: Pender County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370357001468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rocky Point Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370357001468 · Rocky Point, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 10.9:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Topsail High (1,945 students)
Rocky Point Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rocky Point Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topsail High
Topsail High
1,945 students
- Surf City Elem
Surf City Elementary
857 students
- Topsail Middle
Topsail Middle
837 students
- Surf City Midd 752
Surf City Middle
752 students
- Heide Trask Hi 732
Heide Trask High
732 students
- This school 403
Rocky Point Elementary
403 students
What this shows Rocky Point Elementary reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Point Elementary compares
Rocky Point 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$11,425
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
White 36.0%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Rocky Point Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pender County Schools reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topsail Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heide Trask High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Rocky Point
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Point Elementary
How many students attend Rocky Point Elementary?
Rocky Point Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocky Point, NC. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Point Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 31% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 31% 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 Point Elementary?
83.7% of students at Rocky Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Point Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Rocky Point, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Point Elementary?
Rocky Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Rocky Point Elementary rank among schools in Rocky Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Point Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rocky Point, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rocky Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Pender County Schools?
Besides Rocky Point Elementary, Pender County Schools also operates Topsail High (1,945 students), Surf City Elementary (857 students), and Topsail Middle (837 students). See the Pender County Schools district page for the complete list.