Southside Ashpole Elementary School serves 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Ashpole Elementary School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southside Ashpole Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
37%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
45%
25%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southside Ashpole Elementary School?
177 students attend Southside Ashpole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Southside Ashpole Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Ashpole Elementary School?
Southside Ashpole Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southside Ashpole Elementary School offer ?
Southside Ashpole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southside Ashpole Elementary School part of?
Southside Ashpole Elementary School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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