Roaring River Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Roaring River, NC Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant North Wilkesboro, NC SchoolScore™ C (68.6)
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Roaring River Elementary School
Roaring River, NC 28669
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (68.6)
190
Students
14.0
Teachers
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
(336)696-4628
Phone
http://rres.wilkescountyschools.org/
Website

Roaring River Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Roaring River, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the Wilkes County Schools school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 190 students enrolled; a 13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
190.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 60% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.61:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 9% better
Free Lunch %
98.4%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
Roaring River Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
370495001983
State School ID
NC-970-368
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
283 White Plains Rd
City
Roaring River
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28669
County
Wilkes County
Metro Area
North Wilkesboro, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3705
State Leg. Upper
37036
State Leg. Lower
37090
Latitude
36.2087
Longitude
-81.0038
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
190
Total Students
👩‍🏫
14.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
14.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)14.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 187 98.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Wilkes County Schools
LEAID
3704950
State LEA ID
NC-970
Phone
(336)667-1121
Website
http://www.wilkescountyschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
North Wilkesboro
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$128,692K
Federal Revenue
$21,904K
State Revenue
$81,466K
Local Revenue
$25,322K
Total Expenditure
$121,051K
Instruction Exp.
$64,031K
Support Services
$34,881K
Other Current Exp.
$6,466K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Roaring River Elementary School

1
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School
Ronda · Elementary
3.7 mi
2
East Wilkes High School
Ronda · High
4.4 mi
3
East Wilkes Middle School
Ronda · Middle
4.8 mi
4
Mountain View Elementary School
Hays · Elementary
6.8 mi
5
North Wilkes High School
Hays · High
7.4 mi
6
C C Wright Elementary School
North Wilkesboro · Elementary
7.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Roaring River Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Roaring River Elementary School?
190 students are enrolled at Roaring River Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Roaring River Elementary School have?
Roaring River Elementary School has 14.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Roaring River Elementary School serve?
Roaring River Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Roaring River Elementary School a charter school?
Roaring River Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Roaring River Elementary School located in?
Roaring River Elementary School is located in the North Wilkesboro, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Roaring River Elementary School belong to?
Roaring River Elementary School is part of the Wilkes County Schools school district.
How much does Wilkes County Schools spend per student?
The Wilkes County Schools district spends approximately $637,110,526 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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