Rockford Elementary

www.surry.k12.nc.us/res/

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rockford Elementary School, located in the rural community of Dobson, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Surry County Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational environment tailored to the needs of its local community, focusing on core academic instruction, student development, and preparing children for middle school success. As a smaller, community-centered school, it emphasizes close-knit relationships between students, staff, and families, aiming to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for young learners.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with North Carolina state standards, integrating essential subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Rockford Elementary typically focuses on fostering personal growth and social-emotional learning through various school activities. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current school events, or administrative information can visit their official website at [www.surry.k12.nc.us/res/](http://www.surry.k12.nc.us/res/) for the most up-to-date resources and contact details.

344

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	147
Black	7
Two or More	8

White
182 (52.9 %)
Hispanic
147 (42.7 %)
Two or More
8 (2.3 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)

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:	Surry County Schools
Phone:	(336)374-6300
Website:	http://www.surry.k12.nc.us/res/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
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 27

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 56