ROCKWOOD AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rockwood Area El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockwood Area SD school district, located in Rockwood, PA with about 348 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Rockwood Area El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rockwood Area Elementary School, located in Rockwood, Pennsylvania, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Rockwood Area School District. As a public institution, it provides a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth. The school is situated in Somerset County, reflecting the community-oriented values of its small-town rural setting, and it strives to offer a supportive atmosphere where students can build the essential knowledge needed for their future academic careers.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school is integrated into the broader district’s mission to foster student success through a blend of classroom instruction and community engagement. By emphasizing standard educational benchmarks, the staff at Rockwood Area Elementary works to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to the middle school level. The school acts as a cornerstone for local families, providing a consistent educational experience aimed at nurturing both the intellectual and character development of the community’s youngest learners.

For more information, contact Rockwood Area El Sch at (814) 926-4677 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.