Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Mount Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rocky Mount Elementary serves the northwest part of Rocky Mount, VA, covering an area of approximately 23.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mount Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Mount Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mount Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1158 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
17%
21%
White
51%
44%
Two or more races
17%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mount Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Mount Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rocky Mount Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky Mount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boones Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mount Elementary School?
296 students attend Rocky Mount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rocky Mount Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mount Elementary School?
Rocky Mount Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocky Mount Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Mount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rocky Mount Elementary School part of?
Rocky Mount Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.
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