- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-134 students YoY
South End Elementary shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-29.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-134 students YoY 370399001544 · Reidsville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 12.2:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham County High (878 students)
South End Elementary shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-29.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South End Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County High
878 students
- John M Morehea
John M Morehead High
771 students
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County Middle
750 students
- Reidsville Hig
Reidsville High
696 students
- Dalton Mcmicha
Dalton Mcmichael High
681 students
- This school
South End Elementary
355 students
What this shows South End Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How South End Elementary compares
South End Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Rockingham County Schools reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 134.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.