Enrollment
355
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reidsville, NC
South End Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South End Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370399001544
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South End Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Reidsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South End Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South End Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Reidsville, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399001544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South End Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South End Elementary
South End Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reidsville, North Carolina, enrolling 355 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, South End Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of North Carolina schools and 23% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 355 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 445 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #233.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (20%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Reidsville's public schools, it stands alongside Williamsburg Elementary (497 students): South End Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 14.6:1).
Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students) and John M Morehead High (771 students) alongside South End Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South End Elementary compares
South End Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$12,295
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 51.3%
White 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, South End Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Schools, which includes South End Elementary.
$12,295
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 60.4%
Federal 23.2%
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.
How South End Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South End Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Reidsville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williamsburg Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Wentworth Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Monroeton Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bethany Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
The Score Center
Alternative education program
32 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South End Elementary
How many students attend South End Elementary?
South End Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reidsville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 South End Elementary?
99.3% of students at South End Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South End Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South End Elementary is African American at 51.3% of enrollment, in Reidsville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South End Elementary?
South End Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South End Elementary rank among schools in Reidsville?
By Resource Investment Index, South End Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Reidsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reidsville on the city page.
Is South End Elementary a good school?
South End Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides South End Elementary, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Rockingham County Middle (750 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.
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