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Roaring River Elementary School

283 White Plains Rd
Roaring River, NC 28669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
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)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Roaring River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#827 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Roaring River Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Roaring River Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 1999-00 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Roaring River Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Roaring River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roaring River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roaring River Elementary School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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