North Rowan Elementary

nres.rss.k12.nc.us

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Rowan Elementary School, located in Spencer, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by building strong foundations in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic mission, North Rowan Elementary is deeply integrated into the Spencer community, often acting as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture, working closely with parents and community partners to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to thrive. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, North Rowan strives to empower its diverse student body to become confident, responsible citizens who are ready to excel in their educational journeys.

426

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Rowan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	92
Black	160
Asian	8
Two or More	41

Black
160 (37.6 %)
White
125 (29.3 %)
Hispanic
92 (21.6 %)
Two or More
41 (9.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)

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)639-3042
Website:	http://nres.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
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 68

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 70