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#2212 of 2,648 schools in NC

Rosenwald Elementary

Elementary School · Public Schools of Robeson County · Fairmont, NC

A Public Schools of Robeson County elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

301 Martin L King Dr, Fairmont, NC 28340

  • Math 33% vs NC 60% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-30.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$12,767
Chronic Absenteeism45.8%

Students at Rosenwald Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 NC)
School
State
60%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rosenwald Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,525/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,188

Median home value

$81,900

Median rent

$776/mo

College educated

9.9%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

32.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fairgrove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–53.2 mi279Compare →
Deep Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–6Not available364Compare →
East Robeson PrimaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–3Not available519Compare →
Magnolia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–8Not available802Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public Schools of Robeson County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#23 of 36
District spending per student
$12,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rosenwald Elementary is listed in Public Schools of Robeson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rosenwald Elementary

Rosenwald Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairmont, NC, part of Public Schools of Robeson County, serving approximately 345 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,212 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rosenwald Elementary

What grades does Rosenwald Elementary serve?

Rosenwald Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Rosenwald Elementary?

Rosenwald Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosenwald Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rosenwald Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rosenwald Elementary rank in NC?

Rosenwald Elementary ranks #2,212 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Rosenwald Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rosenwald Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Rosenwald Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosenwald Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rosenwald Elementary a charter school?

No, Rosenwald Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rosenwald Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rosenwald Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosenwald Elementary?

98.6% of students at Rosenwald 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 – 4th
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Robeson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.8%
Area population (ZIP 28340)
9,756
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
43.4
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 28340; 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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