E M Rollins Elementary School

1600 S Garnett St
Henderson, NC 27536
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Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E M Rollins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

E M Rollins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

E M Rollins Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

E M Rollins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E M Rollins Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2413 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of E M Rollins Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of E M Rollins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of E M Rollins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of E M Rollins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
21%
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Black
73%
25%
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White
6%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of E M Rollins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in E M Rollins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in E M Rollins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E M Rollins Elementary School's ranking?
E M Rollins Elementary School is ranked #2413 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are E M Rollins Elementary School often compared to?
E M Rollins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School, Pinkston Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend E M Rollins Elementary School?
303 students attend E M Rollins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of E M Rollins Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E M Rollins Elementary School?
E M Rollins Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does E M Rollins Elementary School offer ?
E M Rollins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is E M Rollins Elementary School part of?
E M Rollins Elementary School is part of Vance County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is E M Rollins Elementary School located?
E M Rollins Elementary School is located in the Old West End neighborhood of Henderson, NC.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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