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D S Johnson Elementary

600 North Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801Nash County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
362
Students
Total enrolled
$12,433
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 362 students in grades 03–05 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,433 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

D S Johnson Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving grades 03–05 with 362 students. The district invests $12,433 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at D S Johnson Elementary

362
Total Students
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution195 male · 167 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 345 students
Student Composition
91%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black91%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370327000725

Academic Outcomes at D S Johnson Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,433Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,433
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,470
Student Support$2,362
Administration$1,492
Operations$1,865
Other$1,243
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,433 spent per student, an estimated $5,508 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
14%
State government
60.8%
Local (property tax)
14.1%
Federal programs
25.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 95% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Nashville ElementaryCoopers ElementaryBenvenue ElementaryEnglewood Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Red Oak MiddleSouthern Nash MiddleNash Central MiddleG R Edwards Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Rocky Mount HighSouthern Nash HighNorthern Nash HighNash Central High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyEdgecombe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNash County Public Schools →
Phone: (252)451-2895
NCES ID: 370327000725
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rocky Mount seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Nash County Public Schools
High
Rocky Mount High
1,072 students · 09–12
75% FRL
High
Southern Nash High
1,070 students · 09–12
● 41 opp56% FRL
High
Northern Nash High
1,059 students · 09–12
58% FRL
High
Nash Central High
921 students · 09–12
64% FRL
Mid
Red Oak Middle
804 students · 06–08
● 34 opp64% FRL
Mid
Southern Nash Middle
798 students · 06–08
● 36 opp69% FRL
Elem
Nashville Elementary
672 students · PK–05
● 35 opp68% FRL
Elem
Coopers Elementary
585 students · PK–05
62% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
600 North Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.