Washington Street Elementary

566 E Washington St Ext
Rockingham, NC 28379

washst.richmondk12.org/

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Street Elementary, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, serves as a core educational institution within the Richmond County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, literacy, and the cultivation of essential social skills during these formative years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and participate in a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Washington Street Elementary functions as a central hub for the families of Rockingham. The school places a high priority on community involvement, striving to create a safe and inclusive environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond. By utilizing its digital presence to keep parents and guardians informed, the school maintains strong communication lines to ensure that students receive the necessary support both inside and outside the classroom.

434

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	26
Black	238
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

Black
238 (54.8 %)
White
124 (28.6 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.0 %)
Two or More
26 (6.0 %)
American Indian
12 (2.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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)997-9836
Website:	http://washst.richmondk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
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 15

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 69