Below Average
#2312 of 2,648 schools in NC
Based on limited data
Southside Ashpole Elementary
Elementary School · Public Schools of Robeson County · Rowland, NC
A Public Schools of Robeson County elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
607 S Martin Luther King St, Rowland, NC 28383
- Math 32% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Ashpole Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Ashpole 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rowland), 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
$37,373
Median home value
$74,400
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28383; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Public Schools of Robeson County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 364 | Compare → |
| East Robeson PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–3 | Not available | 519 | Compare → |
| Magnolia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 802 | Compare → |
| Prospect ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 805 | 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.
Public Schools of Robeson County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Southside Ashpole Elementary is listed in Public Schools of Robeson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Ashpole Elementary
Southside Ashpole Elementary is a public elementary school in Rowland, NC, part of Public Schools of Robeson County, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,312 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Ashpole Elementary
What grades does Southside Ashpole Elementary serve?
Southside Ashpole Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southside Ashpole Elementary?
Southside Ashpole Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Ashpole Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Ashpole Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Ashpole Elementary rank in NC?
Southside Ashpole Elementary ranks #2,312 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southside Ashpole Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Ashpole Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Southside Ashpole Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Ashpole Elementary has 32% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Southside Ashpole Elementary a charter school?
No, Southside Ashpole Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Ashpole Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southside Ashpole Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Ashpole Elementary?
98.6% of students at Southside Ashpole 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
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Robeson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (910) 422-3791
- Area population (ZIP 28383)
- 6,794
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 28383; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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