Southside Ashpole Elementary School serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Ashpole Elementary School's student population of 208 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southside Ashpole Elementary School is 0.66, 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
14:1
15:1
American Indian
40%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
41%
25%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southside Ashpole Elementary School?
208 students attend Southside Ashpole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Southside Ashpole Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Ashpole Elementary School?
Southside Ashpole Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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