Rocky River Elementary

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/rockyriver

741 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rocky River Elementary, located at 5454 Rocky River Road in Concord, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Cabarrus County community. As part of the Cabarrus County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth for students in their foundational years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic focus, Rocky River Elementary serves as a central hub for families in the Concord area, prioritizing student engagement, character development, and community involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to modern learning tools and supportive educational programs. Parents and guardians interested in school calendars, curriculum information, or enrollment details can find up-to-date resources on their official district webpage at http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/rockyriver.

741

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	206
Black	263
Asian	11
Two or More	47
American Indian	2

Black
263 (35.5 %)
White
212 (28.6 %)
Hispanic
206 (27.8 %)
Two or More
47 (6.3 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cabarrus County Schools
Phone:	(704)260-6290
Website:	http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/rockyriver
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	649
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 118