Rocky River Elementary

500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110

rockyriver.ucps.k12.nc.us

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rocky River Elementary, located in Monroe, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. Situated at 500 N. Rocky River Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, Rocky River Elementary prioritizes foundational education, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for success in their future schooling years.

The school community emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school focuses on equipping students with the essential skills, knowledge, and character traits needed to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or daily operations can visit their official district website at [rockyriver.ucps.k12.nc.us](http://rockyriver.ucps.k12.nc.us).

536

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	195
Black	117
Asian	5
Two or More	36

Hispanic
195 (36.4%)
White
183 (34.1%)
Black
117 (21.8%)
Two or More
36 (6.7%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)290-1523
Website:	http://rockyriver.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	533
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 81

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rocky River Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rocky River Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	50%
Male	268	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

ALA Monroe

Charter School 237 Students

2505 Weddington Rd
Monroe, NC 28110 (1.6 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th