- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockingham, NC
West Rockingham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Rockingham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370387001561
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Rockingham Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Rockingham · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Rockingham Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Rockingham Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rockingham, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
West Rockingham Elementary grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370387001561 · Rockingham, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 16.5:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
West Rockingham Elementary grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Rockingham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- This school 314
West Rockingham Elementary
314 students
What this shows West Rockingham Elementary reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Rockingham Elementary compares
West Rockingham 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$12,661
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.0%
African American 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, West Rockingham Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Rockingham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Rockingham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Rockingham
3 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Rockingham Elementary
How many students attend West Rockingham Elementary?
West Rockingham Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockingham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rockingham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rockingham Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Rockingham Elementary?
98.9% of students at West Rockingham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Rockingham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Rockingham Elementary is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Rockingham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Rockingham Elementary?
West Rockingham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 West Rockingham Elementary rank among schools in Rockingham?
By Resource Investment Index, West Rockingham Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rockingham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides West Rockingham Elementary, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.