West Rockingham Elementary

schools.richmond.k12.nc.us/westrockingham/

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

285

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Rockingham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	73
Black	78
Two or More	17
American Indian	6

White
111 (38.9 %)
Black
78 (27.4 %)
Hispanic
73 (25.6 %)
Two or More
17 (6.0 %)
American Indian
6 (2.1 %)

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:	Richmond County Schools
Phone:	(910)997-9802
Website:	http://schools.richmond.k12.nc.us/westrockingham/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
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 31

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 38