Southside Ashpole Elementary

Summary:

Southside Ashpole Elementary is a public elementary school in Rowland, North Carolina, serving 177 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district, which is ranked 216 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Ashpole Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (37.29%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 12.25% to 91.04% Native American students. Southside Ashpole's student subgroups, such as Female, Male, African American, and Low Socioeconomic Status, all rank in the bottom 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. The school's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was just 26.7% in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 54.6% and the state's 62.7%.

While Southside Ashpole's academic performance is consistently lower than the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Union Chapel Elementary and Prospect Elementary, demonstrate higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science across multiple grade levels. Additionally, the nearby Old Main STREAM Academy charter school outperforms Southside Ashpole and the district in academic proficiency, despite serving a student population with a similar high percentage of Native American students. These comparisons suggest that the challenges faced by Southside Ashpole may be unique to the school and not necessarily reflective of the broader district or regional factors.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

607 S Martin Luther King St
Rowland, NC 28383

(910) 422-3791

District: Public Schools of Robeson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1408^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.9%

American Indian:

39.9%

Two or more races:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.29. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside Ashpole Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Ashpole Elementary 1408^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Southside Ashpole Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Public Schools of Robeson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Robeson County 216^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Southside Ashpole Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.38	1438^th	1502	4.3%
2024	11.29	1408^th	1505	6.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Ashpole Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.65	1350^th	1437	6.1%
2024	15.38	1350^th	1450	6.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Southside Ashpole Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.98	1336^th	1459	8.4%
2024	14.24	1338^th	1455	8.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Southside Ashpole Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.52	1403^rd	1461	4.0%
2024	10.74	1392^nd	1464	4.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Southside Ashpole Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.45	838^th	933	10.2%
2024	28.34	727^th	924	21.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	7	79	1	4	66	1	19	177
2024	5	85	2	9	83	1	23	208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Ashpole Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	177	17.1	10.3	98.3
2024	208	15.1	13.6	98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside Ashpole Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	177	17.1	10.3	98.3
2024	208	15.1	13.6	98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southside Ashpole Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	607 S Martin Luther King St	Rowland	28383	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 422-3791	208	15	13.6	98.6%	5 (2.4%)	85 (40.9%)	9 (4.3%)	2 (1.0%)	83 (39.9%)	1 (0.5%)	23 (11.1%)	11.3	1408^th of 1505 public elementary schools	6.4%		8.4	1438^th of 1502 public elementary schools	4.3%	30	26.7	25.0	40.0				16.7	16.7	31.4				54.3
Fairgrove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1953 Fairgrove School Road	Fairmont	28340	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 628-8290	279	21	13.2	98.9%	30 (10.8%)	49 (17.6%)	35 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	137 (49.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.0%)	16.6	1331^st of 1505 public elementary schools	11.6%		13.1	1368^th of 1502 public elementary schools	8.9%	37	59.5	17.3	34.1				28.6	19.2	22.7				59.1		$11,464	$1,935	$9,529
Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2547 NC Hwy 710 South	Rowland	28383	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 521-4272	349	23	14.9	99.1%	11 (3.2%)	11 (3.2%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	305 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	41.6	900^th of 1505 public elementary schools	40.2%		48	795^th of 1502 public elementary schools	47.1%	105	62.7	52.4	57.1	56.0			45.1	35.7	30.6	26.0			75.5		$9,927	$1,943	$7,984
Rosenwald Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	301 Martin L King Dr	Fairmont	28340	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 628-4291	345	24	14.4	98.6%	30 (8.7%)	178 (51.6%)	27 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	70 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.3%)	5.3	1480^th of 1505 public elementary schools	1.7%		4.6	1480^th of 1502 public elementary schools	1.5%		31.7	25.5					14.1	27.5							$11,487	$2,147	$9,339
Deep Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4045 Deep Branch Road	Lumberton	28360	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 738-2514	364	26	13.7	99.2%	9 (2.5%)	23 (6.3%)	34 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	281 (77.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	25.2	1189^th of 1505 public elementary schools	21.0%		12.1	1384^th of 1502 public elementary schools	7.9%	195	61.5	42.9	40.0	35.2			23.1	31.0	33.9	18.9			69.1		$10,490	$1,754	$8,735
Pembroke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505 South Jones Street	Pembroke	28372	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 521-4204	704	45	15.7	99.6%	18 (2.6%)	41 (5.8%)	25 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	580 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.4%)	26.6	1170^th of 1505 public elementary schools	22.3%		23.3	1206^th of 1502 public elementary schools	19.7%	36	54.3	46.7	37.0				31.4	34.3	23.5				68.9		$9,720	$1,679	$8,041
Old Main STREAM Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	200 North Odum Street	Pembroke	28372	Robeson County	Old Main Stream	Yes	No	No	No	(910) 775-9191	345	22	15.8	52.8%	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	285 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (14.2%)	65.1	488^th of 1505 public elementary schools	67.6%		59.3	591^st of 1502 public elementary schools	60.7%	103	74.4	44.4	66.0	76.7			53.8	64.4	51.1	67.4			59.6
Townsend Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Carolina Street	Maxton	28364	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 844-5086	274	12	22.2	98.9%	8 (2.9%)	153 (55.8%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	84 (30.7%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.4%)	28.7	1126^th of 1505 public elementary schools	25.2%		17.9	1286^th of 1502 public elementary schools	14.4%	160	77.5	46.4	25.0				20.0	51.8	27.5				22.5		$12,374	$1,964	$10,410
Prospect Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4024 Missouri Road	Maxton	28364	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 521-4766	805	52	15.5	99.6%	17 (2.1%)	16 (2.0%)	15 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	729 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.5%)	31.3	1078^th of 1505 public elementary schools	28.4%		29.8	1092^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	27.3%	14	72.9	50.0	41.3	40.9	52.0	65.1	40.0	32.8	32.4	34.1	46.5	43.8	57.3	83.8	$9,609	$1,583	$8,026
Union Chapel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4271 Union Chapel Road	Pembroke	28372	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 521-4456	422	32	13.2	98.6%	8 (1.9%)	24 (5.7%)	117 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	266 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	21.6	1257^th of 1505 public elementary schools	16.5%		28.7	1111^th of 1502 public elementary schools	26.0%	146	45.5	49.1	37.1	52.7			23.6	41.8	25.7	29.1			47.1		$9,976	$1,620	$8,356

Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Ashpole Elementary

How many students attend Southside Ashpole Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Southside Ashpole Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Southside Ashpole Elementary?

Students at Southside Ashpole Elementary are 41% African American, 40% American Indian, 11% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% White.

What district is Southside Ashpole Elementary in?

Public Schools of Robeson County

Is Southside Ashpole Elementary a good school?

Southside Ashpole Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.4% of North Carolina elementary schools.

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