Rex-Rennert Elementary

www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=rennert&schoolid=392

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rex-Rennert Elementary is a public school located in the rural community of Shannon, North Carolina, and serves as a part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding area, focusing on academic growth and the development of essential skills within a supportive community environment.

The school emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum designed to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school. By maintaining a connection to the broader Robeson County school system, Rex-Rennert benefits from district-wide resources and academic initiatives, aiming to foster a learning space that addresses the unique needs of its student body while encouraging engagement in both classroom activities and school-wide community life.

385

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rex-Rennert Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	204
Black	36
Two or More	20
American Indian	117

Hispanic
204 (53.0 %)
American Indian
117 (30.4 %)
Black
36 (9.4 %)
Two or More
20 (5.2 %)
White
8 (2.1 %)

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:	Public Schools of Robeson County
Phone:	(910)843-5298
Website:	http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=rennert&schoolid=392
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
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 14

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 54