Roaring River Elementary School

Summary:

Roaring River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roaring River, North Carolina, serving 177 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Wilkes County Schools district.

Roaring River Elementary has a unique student population, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (79.1%) compared to the state average. The school also serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student body, with an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.74% to 98.21% over the past three years. This high level of economic disadvantage may contribute to the school's variable academic performance, which has fluctuated in its statewide ranking from 366 out of 1,429 schools in 2016-2017 (4-star rating) to 930 out of 1,502 schools in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). While the school performs better than the district and state in some subject areas and grade levels, such as 5th-grade science proficiency, it also lags behind in others, like 3rd-grade reading proficiency.

When comparing Roaring River Elementary to other nearby schools in the Wilkes County Schools district, some interesting patterns emerge. Traphill Elementary and Ronda-Clingman Elementary have similar racial demographics and performance trends, suggesting they may face similar challenges. In contrast, Mulberry Elementary and North Wilkesboro Elementary have more diverse student populations and generally stronger academic performance, indicating the potential for Roaring River Elementary to learn from their practices. By closely examining the school's data, identifying areas for improvement, and learning from the successes of nearby schools, the school and district can work to provide a high-quality education for all students at Roaring River Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 283 White Plains Rd
       Roaring River, NC  28669-9602


(336) 696-4628

District: Wilkes County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
538th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,334 Help


Students who attend Roaring River Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East Wilkes Middle School
High:    East Wilkes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roaring River Elementary School ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Wilkes County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roaring River Elementary School is 14, which is the 4th best among 13 elementary schools in the Wilkes County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roaring River Elementary School is $11,334, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Wilkes County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roaring River Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Roaring River Elementary School 538th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Roaring River Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wilkes County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilkes County Schools 81st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roaring River Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Roaring River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.75 721st 1276 43.5%
2007 49.42 755th 1293 41.6%
2008 54.59 642nd 1324 51.5%
2009 58.07 650th 1354 52.0%
2010 69.07 412th 1363 69.8%
2011 63.84 547th 1381 60.4%
2012 46.91 816th 1388 41.2%
2013 26.36 1087th 1403 22.5%
2014 27.28 1048th 1390 24.6%
2015 46.09 814th 1440 43.5%
2016 56.52 610th 1425 57.2%
2017 72.35 366th 1429 74.4%
2018 59.65 584th 1434 59.3%
2019 52.75 720th 1473 51.1%
2021 64.91 484th 1489 67.5%
2022 68.92 415th 1514 72.6%
2023 40.05 930th 1502 38.1%
2024 62.26 538th 1505 64.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roaring River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.02 186th 1361 86.3%
2021 94.98 22nd 1329 98.3%
2022 86.95 74th 1366 94.6%
2023 44.74 817th 1437 43.1%
2024 48.50 740th 1450 49.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Roaring River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.61 718th 1405 48.9%
2019 59.52 570th 1424 60.0%
2021 62.58 470th 1440 67.4%
2022 76.72 274th 1458 81.2%
2023 22.86 1196th 1459 18.0%
2024 71.14 350th 1455 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Roaring River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.83 410th 1413 71.0%
2019 44.20 843rd 1430 41.0%
2021 74.33 332nd 1444 77.0%
2022 70.64 371st 1464 74.7%
2023 43.55 861st 1461 41.1%
2024 50.90 733rd 1464 49.9%
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Rank History for White students at Roaring River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.84 864th 1178 26.7%
2019 36.37 826th 1183 30.2%
2021 38.29 749th 1172 36.1%
2022 47.68 641st 1194 46.3%
2023 21.48 1023rd 1183 13.5%
2024 53.70 548th 1166 53.0%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Roaring River Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 281 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 299
1989 295 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1990 317 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1991 313 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 335 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1993 360 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 350 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 336 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 336 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 339 28 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 339 24 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1999 318 26 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 314 30 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 328 36 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2002 208 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 208 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 196 27 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2005 215 19 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2006 210 19 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2007 231 14 0 8 0 n/a n/a 7 260
2008 237 9 0 12 0 n/a n/a 6 264
2009 211 16 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2010 208 23 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2011 207 12 0 13 2 0 8 0 242
2012 214 16 0 18 0 0 6 0 254
2013 198 17 0 15 0 0 5 0 235
2014 195 16 0 14 1 0 8 0 234
2015 216 19 0 13 1 0 11 0 260
2016 204 15 0 10 1 0 12 0 242
2017 193 10 0 13 1 0 8 0 225
2018 162 6 0 12 1 0 10 0 191
2019 159 5 0 11 1 0 11 0 187
2020 153 3 0 9 1 0 14 0 180
2021 137 4 0 9 0 0 10 0 160
2022 140 2 0 16 0 0 10 0 168
2023 140 5 0 19 0 0 13 0 177
2024 154 6 0 20 0 0 12 0 192

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Roaring River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 16.0 18.6 22.7
1989 311 16.0 19.4 41.2
1990 332 16.0 20.7 35.2
1991 326 19.0 17.1 35.9
1992 347 19.0 18.2 19.6
1993 370 19.0 19.5 31.9
1994 366 19.0 19.3 32.8
1995 359 20.0 18.0 33.4
1996 359 20.0 18.0 33.4
1997 369 20.0 18.5 33.9
1998 366 21.0 17.4 36.9
1999 348 21.0 16.6 40.8
2000 350 21.0 16.7 38.6
2001 367 21.0 17.5 39.5
2002 231 21.0 11.0 46.3
2003 231 21.0 11.0 46.3
2004 225 21.0 10.7 52.4
2005 236 21.0 11.2 70.8
2006 236 21.0 11.2 69.9
2007 260 n/a n/a 62.5
2008 264 14.5 18.2 67.4
2009 243 14.4 16.9 72
2010 247 13.5 18.3 n/a
2011 242 13.2 18.2 69.8
2012 254 13.6 18.5 67.3
2013 235 13.5 17.4 73.2
2014 234 13.6 17.1 72.6
2015 260 14.0 18.5 98.8
2016 242 16.0 15.1 98.8
2017 225 15.0 15.0 96.9
2018 191 12.3 15.5 98.4
2019 187 12.6 14.7 98.4
2020 180 12.6 14.2 97.8
2021 160 11.6 13.7 98.1
2022 168 11.6 14.3 98.2
2023 177 13.6 12.9 97.7
2024 192 13.6 14.0 98.4

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 Roaring River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 16.0 18.6 22.7
1989 311 16.0 19.4 41.2
1990 332 16.0 20.7 35.2
1991 326 19.0 17.1 35.9
1992 347 19.0 18.2 19.6
1993 370 19.0 19.5 31.9
1994 366 19.0 19.3 32.8
1995 359 20.0 18.0 33.4
1996 359 20.0 18.0 33.4
1997 369 20.0 18.5 33.9
1998 366 21.0 17.4 36.9
1999 348 21.0 16.6 40.8
2000 350 21.0 16.7 38.6
2001 367 21.0 17.5 39.5
2002 231 21.0 11.0 46.3
2003 231 21.0 11.0 46.3
2004 225 21.0 10.7 52.4
2005 236 21.0 11.2 70.8
2006 236 21.0 11.2 69.9
2007 260 n/a n/a 62.5
2008 264 14.5 18.2 67.4
2009 243 14.4 16.9 72
2010 247 13.5 18.3 n/a
2011 242 13.2 18.2 69.8
2012 254 13.6 18.5 67.3
2013 235 13.5 17.4 73.2
2014 234 13.6 17.1 72.6
2015 260 14.0 18.5 98.8
2016 242 16.0 15.1 98.8
2017 225 15.0 15.0 96.9
2018 191 12.3 15.5 98.4
2019 187 12.6 14.7 98.4
2020 180 12.6 14.2 97.8
2021 160 11.6 13.7 98.1
2022 168 11.6 14.3 98.2
2023 177 13.6 12.9 97.7
2024 192 13.6 14.0 98.4

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Roaring River Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,701 (15.0%) $9,633 (85.0%) $11,334

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roaring River Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 720th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 930th of 1502 Elementary schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roaring River Elementary School)51.645.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County Schools)70.566.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Roaring River Elementary School)51.642.4
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wilkes County Schools)62.248.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roaring River Elementary School)67.734.8
 32.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County Schools)5859.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Roaring River Elementary School)77.443.5
 33.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Wilkes County Schools)61.858.7
 3.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roaring River Elementary School)51.760
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County Schools)61.769.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Roaring River Elementary School)65.565
 0.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Wilkes County Schools)56.957.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Roaring River Elementary School)62.160
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Wilkes County Schools)76.278.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students187177
 5.3%
African American55
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1119
 72.7%
Pacific Islander00
White159140
 11.9%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%97.7%
 0.7%


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Roaring River Elementary School ranks 538th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Roaring River Elementary School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Roaring River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Wilkes Middle School
High : East Wilkes High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 192 students attended Roaring River Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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