East Rockingham Elementary

eastrockingham.richmondk12.org/

514 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Rockingham Elementary School, located at 154 Chalk Road in Rockingham, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richmond County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its primary-aged students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating community values, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition through the elementary grades.

The school maintains an active connection with its local community, utilizing its website as a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to fostering a safe and engaging atmosphere, East Rockingham Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its students, encouraging staff and families to work in partnership to ensure that every child has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

514

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Rockingham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	82
Black	149
Two or More	62
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
201 (39.1 %)
Black
149 (29.0 %)
Hispanic
82 (16.0 %)
Two or More
62 (12.1 %)
American Indian
19 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)557-0900
Website:	http://eastrockingham.richmondk12.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 96