Koontz Elementary

www.rss.k12.nc.us/schoolpgs/edkes/Koontz.html

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Koontz Elementary School, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional development. By emphasizing collaboration between faculty, families, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to address the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. With a commitment to rigorous standards and student-centered instruction, Koontz Elementary integrates modern teaching methods and technology to enhance the classroom experience. As part of the broader district mission, the school works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and active participants in their educational journey.

515

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Koontz Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	148
Black	250
Asian	4
Two or More	47

Black
250 (48.5 %)
Hispanic
148 (28.7 %)
White
66 (12.8 %)
Two or More
47 (9.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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)216-0273
Website:	http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/schoolpgs/edkes/Koontz.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
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 96

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Koontz Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Koontz Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	49.3%
Male	261	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)