Enrollment
314
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Rockingham Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Rockingham Elementary
West Rockingham Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockingham, North Carolina, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 360 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #255, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rockingham's public schools, it stands alongside L J Bell Elementary (449 students): West Rockingham Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 13.6:1).
Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students) and Rockingham Middle (606 students) alongside West Rockingham 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 West Rockingham Elementary compares
West Rockingham 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,389
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County Schools, which includes West Rockingham Elementary.
$12,389
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.0%
State 63.2%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Rockingham Elementary a good school?
West Rockingham Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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