- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rowland, NC
Southside Ashpole Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southside Ashpole Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370393003484
👥 S:T ratio 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Ashpole Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rowland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Ashpole Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Ashpole Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rowland, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393003484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Southside Ashpole Elementary grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+17.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 370393003484 · Rowland, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 12.1:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Southside Ashpole Elementary grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+17.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southside Ashpole Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 206
Southside Ashpole Elementary
206 students
What this shows Southside Ashpole Elementary reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Ashpole Elementary compares
Southside Ashpole Elementary is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,767
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.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 44.7%
African American 37.9%
Two or More 8.3%
White 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Southside Ashpole Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Ashpole Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Ashpole Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Rowland
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Ashpole Elementary
How many students attend Southside Ashpole Elementary?
Southside Ashpole Elementary has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rowland, NC. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Ashpole Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Ashpole Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 Southside Ashpole Elementary?
98.3% of students at Southside Ashpole Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Ashpole Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southside Ashpole Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 44.7% of enrollment, in Rowland, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Ashpole Elementary?
Southside Ashpole Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Southside Ashpole Elementary rank among public schools in Rowland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Ashpole Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rowland, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Southside Ashpole Elementary, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.