Rocky River Elementary School

500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rocky River Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Rocky River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky River Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#881 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
69%
51%
48%
50%
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
39%
21%
Black
20%
25%
White
32%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky River Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky River Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rocky River Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Porter Ridge Elementary School, Union Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rocky River Elementary School?
530 students attend Rocky River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rocky River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky River Elementary School?
Rocky River Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky River Elementary School offer ?
Rocky River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky River Elementary School part of?
Rocky River Elementary School is part of Union County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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