Enrollment
536
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370462002828
Rocky River Elementary — Monroe, NC
Federal NCES profile for Rocky River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky River Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rocky River Elementary reports 536 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% above the North Carolina average and 34% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 536 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Union County Public Schools spends $11,790 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 55.8% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rocky River Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 5% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 19% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 536 Top 56% in North Carolina — larger than 44% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.5% +5% vs state
NCES ID 370462002828
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
White 34.1%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 536:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.2%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County Public Schools, which includes Rocky River Elementary.
$11,790
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 55.8%
Federal 15.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Academy
Standard public school
2,186 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Unionville Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Valley Primary School
Standard public school
563 students 14:1 students per teacher
Sardis Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Benton Heights Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky River Elementary
How many students attend Rocky River Elementary?
Rocky River Elementary has 536 students enrolled. It is a other school in Monroe, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky River Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky River Elementary?
69.5% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 36.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Monroe, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky River Elementary?
Rocky River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.