Rosewood Elementary School

126 Charlie Braswell Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rosewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Rosewood Elementary School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Rosewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosewood Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1734 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rosewood 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 2020-21 school year data.
35%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rosewood 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
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Black
16%
25%
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White
58%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Rosewood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rosewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rosewood Elementary School's ranking?
Rosewood Elementary School is ranked #1734 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rosewood Elementary School often compared to?
Rosewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Wayne Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Rosewood Elementary School?
666 students attend Rosewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rosewood Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosewood Elementary School?
Rosewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosewood Elementary School offer ?
Rosewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rosewood Elementary School part of?
Rosewood Elementary School is part of Wayne County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/14/2017
Hi I'm new to the area and possibly will be moving into the Rosewood community. Someone please provide me with information on the elementary & middle school. Espeacially as in pertain to black families. I've been & my two children & husband has been victims at other schools due to race. Thanks!!
- Posted by Parent - April C

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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