Overview
Koontz Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Salisbury, North Carolina. The school enrolls 554 students. It is part of the Rowan-Salisbury 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 — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRowan-Salisbury Schools
County37159
CitySalisbury
ZIP28146
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370405002850
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment554
White11.7%
Hispanic / Latino29.6%
Black / African American50.2%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %93%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)