Rashkis Elementary

res.chccs.k12.nc.us

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rashkis Elementary School, located in the Meadowmont community of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serves as a vital part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By leveraging its location within a vibrant, transit-oriented neighborhood, Rashkis integrates community engagement into its educational mission, encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens.

The school prides itself on a diverse student body and a teaching staff dedicated to personalized learning. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through innovative instruction, project-based learning, and a focus on critical thinking skills. With a strong emphasis on collaboration between parents, teachers, and the broader community, Rashkis Elementary provides a supportive atmosphere that aims to help every child reach their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom.

455

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rashkis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	68
Black	95
Asian	106
Two or More	40

White
146 (32.1%)
Asian
106 (23.3%)
Black
95 (20.9%)
Hispanic
68 (14.9%)
Two or More
40 (8.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)918-2160
Website:	http://res.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 75