Rockwell Elementary

res.rss.k12.nc.us

519 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rockwell Elementary, located at 114 Link St in Rockwell, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting a community-oriented atmosphere, Rockwell Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on core curriculum, the school integrates various resources and extracurricular opportunities to encourage a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, http://res.rss.k12.nc.us, parents and community members can access essential information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives. As a central hub for the Rockwell community, the school remains committed to nurturing the potential of every student while maintaining strong partnerships between families, educators, and the broader local area.

519

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockwell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	35
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	24

White
449 (86.5 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.7 %)
Two or More
24 (4.6 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)279-3145
Website:	http://res.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
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 11

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rockwell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rockwell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	51.4%
Male	252	48.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th