- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goldsboro, NC
Rosewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370488002058
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosewood Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosewood Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosewood Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488002058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rosewood Elementary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370488002058 · Goldsboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 15.5:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Rosewood Elementary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rosewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school
Rosewood Elementary
650 students
What this shows Rosewood Elementary reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosewood Elementary compares
Rosewood 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$11,267
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 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 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Rosewood Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Goldsboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Creek Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
765 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Eastern Wayne Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Tommy's Road Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 students per teacher
North Drive Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosewood Elementary
How many students attend Rosewood Elementary?
Rosewood Elementary has 650 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosewood Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Rosewood Elementary?
99.5% of students at Rosewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosewood Elementary is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosewood Elementary?
Rosewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rosewood Elementary rank among schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosewood Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Rosewood Elementary, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.