- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mooresville, NC
Rocky River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rocky River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370312003140
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky River Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky River Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky River Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Mooresville Graded School District · North Carolina
NCES ID 370312003140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-179 students YoY
Rocky River Elementary shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-28.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-179 students YoY 370312003140 · Mooresville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 10.5:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mooresville High School (1,923 students)
Rocky River Elementary shrank from 626 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-28.6%). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rocky River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mooresville Hi
Mooresville High School
1,923 students
- Mooresville Mi 696
Mooresville Middle
696 students
- Mooresville In 690
Mooresville Intermediate
690 students
- East Mooresvil 612
East Mooresville Intermediate
612 students
- South Elementa 466
South Elementary
466 students
- This school 460
Rocky River Elementary
460 students
What this shows Rocky River Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky River Elementary compares
Rocky River Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 56% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 7% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,346
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Rocky River Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Mooresville Graded School District reports $11,346 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooresville Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooresville Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mooresville Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Mooresville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Standard public school
1,888 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Langtree Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,376 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Coddle Creek Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 18:1 students per teacher
Shepherd Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lake Norman Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 15.3:1 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky River Elementary
How many students attend Rocky River Elementary?
Rocky River Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mooresville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 179.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky River Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 33% 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 River Elementary?
29.2% of students at Rocky River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rocky River Elementary is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky River Elementary?
Rocky River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 River Elementary rank among schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky River Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mooresville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mooresville Graded School District?
Besides Rocky River Elementary, Mooresville Graded School District also operates Mooresville High School (1,923 students), Mooresville Middle (696 students), and Mooresville Intermediate (690 students). See the Mooresville Graded School District district page for the complete list.