Rock Rest Elementary

814 Old Pageland-Monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112

rres.ucps.k12.nc.us

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Rest Elementary School, located in Monroe, North Carolina, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character traits. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging active participation and engagement within the classroom.

The school’s culture is defined by a commitment to partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Monroe community. Through its online presence and school-wide initiatives, Rock Rest Elementary maintains a transparent communication loop to keep parents informed and involved in their children's educational journey. With a focus on foundational skills and social-emotional learning, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where every student is challenged to reach their full potential.

394

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Rest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	295
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Hispanic
295 (74.9%)
Black
58 (14.7%)
White
35 (8.9%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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)290-1513
Website:	http://rres.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
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 43

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 65