North Carolinaβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊCentral Elementary

Central Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Eden, North Carolina Β· Rockingham County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students521
Student:Teacher16.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
521
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
98%+15.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Eden, North Carolina. The school enrolls 521 students. It is part of the Rockingham County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRockingham County Schools
County37157
CityEden
ZIP27288
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370399001066

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment521
White44.9%
Hispanic / Latino16.3%
Black / African American28.0%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races9.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
44.9%
Hispanic
16.3%
Black
28.0%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
9.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %98%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)