Rock Springs Elementary

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/rocksprings/index.htm

639 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Springs Elementary School, located in Denver, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Lincoln County Schools district. Situated off Highway 16 North, the school is positioned within a rapidly growing suburban community, catering to students from diverse backgrounds in the Denver area. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation, emphasizing core subjects while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional development for its primary-aged learners.

As a member of the Lincoln County school system, Rock Springs Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success through a blend of rigorous curriculum and community engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular programs, clubs, and parent-teacher initiatives designed to integrate families into the educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies, Rock Springs aims to cultivate a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within their local community.

639

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	49
Black	28
Asian	8
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
520 (81.4%)
Hispanic
49 (7.7%)
Two or More
33 (5.2%)
Black
28 (4.4%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)483-2281
Website:	http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/rocksprings/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 1

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 111