Rockfish Elementary

www.rfes.ccs.k12.nc.us/index.htm

682 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rockfish Elementary School, located in Hope Mills, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond core academic instruction, Rockfish Elementary offers various opportunities for student involvement and parental engagement. The school actively promotes a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and the local community to ensure that students receive the resources and support necessary to thrive. Through its focus on character development and student-centered learning, the institution strives to cultivate a positive school climate where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

682

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockfish Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	131
Black	236
Asian	9
Two or More	81
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	4

Black
236 (34.6%)
White
204 (29.9%)
Hispanic
131 (19.2%)
Two or More
81 (11.9%)
American Indian
17 (2.5%)
Asian
9 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)424-5313
Website:	http://www.rfes.ccs.k12.nc.us/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	674
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rockfish Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rockfish Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	356	52.2%
Male	326	47.8%

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