Serving 639 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 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Springs Elementary serves the eastern part of the Denver, NC school district, covering an area of approximately 36.8 square miles. The average drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest boundary located around 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rock Springs Elementary School's student population of 639 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
639 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rock Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Springs Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)83%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Springs Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rock Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Rock Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. James Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rock Springs Elementary School?
639 students attend Rock Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rock Springs Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Springs Elementary School?
Rock Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rock Springs Elementary School offer ?
Rock Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rock Springs Elementary School part of?
Rock Springs Elementary School is part of Lincoln County Schools.
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