Excellent
#303 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 11% in state
Roaring River Elementary School
Elementary School · Wilkes County Schools · Roaring River, NC
A Wilkes County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
283 White Plains Rd, Roaring River, NC 28669
- Math 63% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roaring River Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Roaring River Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated840/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,802
Median home value
$137,700
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronda-clingman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| C B Eller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 272 | Compare → |
| Millers Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 696 | Compare → |
| Moravian Falls Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wilkes County Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roaring River Elementary School is listed in Wilkes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roaring River Elementary School
Roaring River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roaring River, NC, part of Wilkes County Schools, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Roaring River Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roaring River Elementary School
What grades does Roaring River Elementary School serve?
Roaring River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Roaring River Elementary School?
Roaring River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roaring River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roaring River Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roaring River Elementary School rank in NC?
Roaring River Elementary School ranks #303 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Roaring River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roaring River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Roaring River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roaring River Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Roaring River Elementary School a charter school?
No, Roaring River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roaring River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Roaring River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roaring River Elementary School?
98.4% of students at Roaring River Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wilkes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (336) 696-4628
- Area population (ZIP 28669)
- 2,828
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28669; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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