St James Elementary School vs. Rock Springs Elementary School
Should I attend St James Elementary School or Rock Springs Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rock Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St James Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
597 students
577 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#163 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
76
Grade 1 Students
96
98
Grade 2 Students
92
98
Grade 3 Students
104
105
Grade 4 Students
115
99
Grade 5 Students
106
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
79%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%