Excellent
#289 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 11% in state
Rock Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Lincoln County Schools · Denver, NC
A Lincoln County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3633 Hwy 16 N, Denver, NC 28037
- Math 82% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rock Springs Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
21.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rock Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated797/100K
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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
$109,779
Median home value
$455,700
Median rent
$1,126/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28037; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–9 | 2.4 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| West Lake Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Starboard Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| St James ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 665 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #1 of 21
- District spending per student
- $10,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Springs Elementary is listed in Lincoln County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Springs Elementary
Rock Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Denver, NC, part of Lincoln County Schools, serving approximately 647 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Springs Elementary
What grades does Rock Springs Elementary serve?
Rock Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rock Springs Elementary?
Rock Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Springs Elementary rank in NC?
Rock Springs Elementary ranks #289 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Rock Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Springs Elementary 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 Rock Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Springs Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rock Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Rock Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rock Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Springs Elementary?
21.5% of students at Rock Springs Elementary 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
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (704) 483-2281
- Area population (ZIP 28037)
- 27,128
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 28037; 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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