Shive Elementary

ses.rss.k12.nc.us

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shive Elementary School, located at 655 Holshouser Rd in Rockwell, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Rowan-Salisbury School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local Rockwell community, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can build a solid foundation for their future education.

Academically, Shive Elementary focuses on core curriculum standards while integrating opportunities for student involvement and character development. The school’s digital presence and resources highlight its commitment to keeping parents informed and involved in the daily life of the classroom. As part of the Rowan-Salisbury district, Shive Elementary benefits from the broader systemic focus on innovation and personalized learning, ensuring that students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

480

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	66
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	22

White
372 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
66 (13.8 %)
Two or More
22 (4.6 %)
Black
19 (4.0 %)
Asian
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:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)279-2899
Website:	http://ses.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
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 17

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 76