- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rolesville, NC
Rolesville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rolesville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472001890
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolesville Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rolesville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rolesville Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolesville Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rolesville, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Rolesville Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 370472001890 · Rolesville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 13.8:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Rolesville Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rolesville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 538
Rolesville Elementary
538 students
What this shows Rolesville Elementary reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rolesville Elementary compares
Rolesville 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$11,691
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Rolesville Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rolesville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolesville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Rolesville
1 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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rolesville Elementary
How many students attend Rolesville Elementary?
Rolesville Elementary has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rolesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolesville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolesville Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Rolesville Elementary?
32.3% of students at Rolesville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolesville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rolesville Elementary is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Rolesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolesville Elementary?
Rolesville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Rolesville Elementary rank among public schools in Rolesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolesville Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rolesville, 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 Rolesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Rolesville Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.