Rocky River Elementary

483 Rocky River Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115

www.mgsd.k12.nc.us/page.cfm?p=2490

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Rocky River Elementary School is a public school located in Mooresville, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Mooresville Graded School District (MGSD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the district’s focus on personalized learning and innovative instructional strategies, Rocky River strives to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a strong sense of community.

The school places a significant emphasis on the holistic development of its students, offering a curriculum designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary support for individual growth. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, Rocky River Elementary actively involves families and the local community to enhance the educational experience. Its commitment to the MGSD mission ensures that students have access to modern resources and a teaching staff dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of every child in a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

460

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	57
Black	64
Asian	5
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
294 (63.9%)
Black
64 (13.9%)
Hispanic
57 (12.4%)
Two or More
39 (8.5%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mooresville Graded School District
Phone:	(704)658-2740
Website:	http://www.mgsd.k12.nc.us/page.cfm?p=2490
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 61

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 158