WEST ROCKINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Rockingham Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond County Schools school district, located in Rockingham, NC with about 339 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, West Rockingham Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Rockingham Elementary School, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richmond County School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of essential social skills. By leveraging the resources of the local district, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with student enrichment.
In addition to its academic mission, West Rockingham Elementary acts as a vital community hub in the Rockingham area. The school places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure a holistic approach to student well-being. Through consistent communication and a focus on maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact West Rockingham Elementary at (910) 997-9802 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rockingham, NC 28379-3365
(910) 997-9802
WEST ROCKINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rockingham, NC with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richmond County Schools
- Total Students:
- 339
- Teachers:
- 20.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 339 students
- White
- 42.8%
- Black or African American
- 28.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.