Knollwood Elementary

kes.rss.k12.nc.us

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Knollwood Elementary School, located at 3075 Shue Rd in Salisbury, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff work to ensure that young learners build a strong educational foundation necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Rowan-Salisbury district, Knollwood Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the larger school system. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local Salisbury community, recognizing that parent engagement is a vital component of student achievement. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Knollwood strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

585

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knollwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	318
Black	95
Asian	2
Two or More	38
American Indian	6

Hispanic
318 (54.4%)
White
126 (21.5%)
Black
95 (16.2%)
Two or More
38 (6.5%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)857-3400
Website:	http://kes.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	582
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 21

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 83