Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roaring River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Roaring River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Roaring River Elementary School's student population of 177 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
Roaring River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roaring River Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
79%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Roaring River Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Roaring River Elementary School often compared to?
Roaring River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C B Eller Elementary School, Ronda-clingman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Roaring River Elementary School?
177 students attend Roaring River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Roaring River Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roaring River Elementary School?
Roaring River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Roaring River Elementary School offer ?
Roaring River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roaring River Elementary School part of?
Roaring River Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools School District.
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