Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rosenwald 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rosenwald Elementary serves the southern part of the Fairmont, NC school district, covering an area of approximately 102.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rosenwald Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team, One Goal
School Rankings
Rosenwald Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosenwald Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#2500 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
21%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
50%
24%
White
10%
42%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
One Team, One Goal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosenwald Elementary School's ranking?
Rosenwald Elementary School is ranked #2500 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rosenwald Elementary School?
343 students attend Rosenwald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rosenwald Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rosenwald Elementary School?
Rosenwald Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rosenwald Elementary School offer ?
Rosenwald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosenwald Elementary School part of?
Rosenwald Elementary School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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