- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamston, NC
Rodgers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rodgers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370288001167
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodgers Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodgers Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodgers Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Williamston, NC.
School address
District: Martin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370288001167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Rodgers Elementary held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370288001167 · Williamston, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 13.7:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High (447 students)
Rodgers Elementary held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rodgers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside High
Riverside High
447 students
- Williamston Pr
Williamston Primary
361 students
- South Creek El
South Creek Elementary
337 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
335 students
- E J Hayes Elem
E J Hayes Elementary
280 students
- This school
Rodgers Elementary
219 students
What this shows Rodgers Elementary reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rodgers Elementary compares
Rodgers 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$15,333
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Rodgers Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin County Schools reports $15,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rodgers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamston Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E J Hayes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodgers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Williamston
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rodgers Elementary
How many students attend Rodgers Elementary?
Rodgers Elementary has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodgers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodgers Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Rodgers Elementary?
98.6% of students at Rodgers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodgers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rodgers Elementary is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Williamston, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodgers Elementary?
Rodgers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Rodgers Elementary rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodgers Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Williamston, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Williamston on the city page.
What other schools are in Martin County Schools?
Besides Rodgers Elementary, Martin County Schools also operates Riverside High (447 students), Williamston Primary (361 students), and South Creek Elementary (337 students). See the Martin County Schools district page for the complete list.