Flat Rock Elementary

Summary:

Flat Rock Elementary is a public elementary school in Mount Airy, North Carolina, serving 183 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Surry County Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 242 districts in the state.

Flat Rock Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (22.95%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 2.86% to 42.94% Hispanic. The school also has a lower percentage of White students (60.11%) than the surrounding schools, which range from 52.30% to 93.47% White. However, Flat Rock Elementary's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 298 out of 1,429 North Carolina elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,099 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. This is in contrast to the generally stable or improving rankings of nearby schools like Shoals Elementary and Pilot Mountain Elementary.

Flat Rock Elementary's performance for specific student groups, such as female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, has also declined over the years, with lower rankings compared to other North Carolina elementary schools. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science are consistently lower than the Surry County Schools district and the state of North Carolina averages. Additionally, Flat Rock Elementary has an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 98%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1539 E Pine St
       Mount Airy, NC  27030-8220


(336) 786-2910

District: Surry County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1099th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,728 Help


Students who attend Flat Rock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meadowview Magnet Middle
High:    North Surry High
    Surry Early College

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.1%
Hispanic:
23.0%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Flat Rock Elementary ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.1%), Hispanic (23%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Surry County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary is 11.2, which is the 3rd best among 11 elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flat Rock Elementary is $13,728, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flat Rock Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Flat Rock Elementary 1099th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Flat Rock Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Surry County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Surry County Schools 80th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flat Rock Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Flat Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.22 727th 1276 43.0%
2007 41.48 873rd 1293 32.5%
2008 49.27 729th 1324 44.9%
2009 66.78 465th 1354 65.7%
2010 67.16 465th 1363 65.9%
2011 64.63 526th 1381 61.9%
2012 75.27 292nd 1388 79.0%
2013 50.62 650th 1403 53.7%
2014 66.78 447th 1390 67.8%
2015 68.79 437th 1440 69.7%
2016 76.94 279th 1425 80.4%
2017 76.28 298th 1429 79.1%
2018 75.48 306th 1434 78.7%
2019 70.41 398th 1473 73.0%
2021 58.33 604th 1489 59.4%
2022 64.17 514th 1514 66.1%
2023 53.18 715th 1502 52.4%
2024 30.01 1099th 1505 27.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flat Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.87 73rd 1332 94.5%
2019 85.74 91st 1361 93.3%
2021 72.42 226th 1329 83.0%
2022 75.13 207th 1366 84.8%
2023 68.93 337th 1437 76.5%
2024 46.64 787th 1450 45.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Flat Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.09 302nd 1405 78.5%
2019 59.59 567th 1424 60.2%
2021 64.57 440th 1440 69.4%
2022 70.87 359th 1458 75.4%
2023 65.41 468th 1459 67.9%
2024 39.74 909th 1455 37.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Flat Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.87 106th 897 88.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Flat Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.85 296th 1413 79.1%
2019 75.26 282nd 1430 80.3%
2021 49.44 693rd 1444 52.0%
2022 54.62 646th 1464 55.9%
2023 44.18 852nd 1461 41.7%
2024 23.38 1193rd 1464 18.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Flat Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.28 2nd 851 99.8%
2019 92.03 28th 865 96.8%
2022 63.19 239th 893 73.2%
2024 48.62 471st 951 50.5%
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Rank History for White students at Flat Rock Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.61 568th 1178 51.8%
2019 51.44 586th 1183 50.5%
2021 46.26 629th 1172 46.3%
2022 52.42 583rd 1194 51.2%
2023 41.18 741st 1183 37.4%
2024 16.49 1076th 1166 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Flat Rock Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 263 58 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 246 57 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1990 242 62 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 303
1991 266 53 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1992 250 61 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1993 238 51 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 230 54 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 251 46 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1996 251 46 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1997 299 46 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 292 61 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1999 317 50 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 326 63 10 22 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 282 61 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 240 44 3 27 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2003 240 44 3 27 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2004 243 45 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 269 41 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 272 38 3 33 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 279 31 2 38 0 n/a n/a 13 363
2008 254 31 1 43 0 n/a n/a 25 354
2009 224 48 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2010 226 40 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2011 233 26 2 52 0 0 13 0 326
2012 221 28 0 49 0 4 14 0 316
2013 181 31 1 53 0 5 13 0 284
2014 169 22 1 47 0 3 14 0 256
2015 162 29 1 56 0 2 14 0 264
2016 176 32 1 53 0 0 12 0 274
2017 164 19 2 48 0 0 18 0 251
2018 159 21 2 51 0 0 20 0 253
2019 145 15 1 49 0 0 18 0 228
2020 144 17 1 43 0 0 16 0 221
2021 120 12 2 38 0 0 13 0 185
2022 120 16 3 49 0 0 8 0 196
2023 110 18 1 42 0 0 12 0 183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flat Rock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 20.0 16.0 34.6
1989 303 21.0 14.4 75.6
1990 303 20.0 15.1 57.4
1991 323 20.0 16.1 53.9
1992 312 20.0 15.6 41.7
1993 292 16.0 18.3 49.7
1994 284 17.0 16.7 47.9
1995 301 18.0 16.7 44.9
1996 301 18.0 16.7 44.9
1997 361 21.0 17.2 31.3
1998 368 25.0 14.7 46.2
1999 381 25.0 15.2 56.7
2000 421 25.0 16.8 58.7
2001 364 25.0 14.6 69.2
2002 315 31.0 10.2 66
2003 315 31.0 10.2 66
2004 320 31.0 10.3 71.9
2005 348 31.0 11.2 73.3
2006 346 31.0 11.2 78.9
2007 363 n/a n/a 76.9
2008 354 27.0 13.1 81.8
2009 320 24.6 13.0 82.5
2010 316 25.2 12.6 86.4
2011 326 23.5 13.8 83.7
2012 316 22.0 14.3 85.8
2013 284 21.1 13.4 89.4
2014 256 19.6 13.0 93.4
2015 264 19.0 13.8 98.9
2016 274 19.0 14.4 95.3
2017 251 19.1 13.1 98.8
2018 253 18.2 13.8 98.8
2019 228 20.2 11.2 98.7
2020 221 19.7 11.1 98.6
2021 185 18.7 9.8 98.4
2022 196 17.9 10.9 97.4
2023 183 16.2 11.2 98.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flat Rock Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 20.0 16.0 34.6
1989 303 21.0 14.4 75.6
1990 303 20.0 15.1 57.4
1991 323 20.0 16.1 53.9
1992 312 20.0 15.6 41.7
1993 292 16.0 18.3 49.7
1994 284 17.0 16.7 47.9
1995 301 18.0 16.7 44.9
1996 301 18.0 16.7 44.9
1997 361 21.0 17.2 31.3
1998 368 25.0 14.7 46.2
1999 381 25.0 15.2 56.7
2000 421 25.0 16.8 58.7
2001 364 25.0 14.6 69.2
2002 315 31.0 10.2 66
2003 315 31.0 10.2 66
2004 320 31.0 10.3 71.9
2005 348 31.0 11.2 73.3
2006 346 31.0 11.2 78.9
2007 363 n/a n/a 76.9
2008 354 27.0 13.1 81.8
2009 320 24.6 13.0 82.5
2010 316 25.2 12.6 86.4
2011 326 23.5 13.8 83.7
2012 316 22.0 14.3 85.8
2013 284 21.1 13.4 89.4
2014 256 19.6 13.0 93.4
2015 264 19.0 13.8 98.9
2016 274 19.0 14.4 95.3
2017 251 19.1 13.1 98.8
2018 253 18.2 13.8 98.8
2019 228 20.2 11.2 98.7
2020 221 19.7 11.1 98.6
2021 185 18.7 9.8 98.4
2022 196 17.9 10.9 97.4
2023 183 16.2 11.2 98.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Flat Rock Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,125 (15.5%) $11,602 (84.5%) $13,728

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flat Rock Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 398th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 715th of 1502 Elementary schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flat Rock Elementary)68.850
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)70.561.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Flat Rock Elementary)62.541.7
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)63.747.9
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flat Rock Elementary)69.252
 17.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)65.759.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Flat Rock Elementary)64.164
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)63.762.1
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Flat Rock Elementary)7565.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)70.164.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Flat Rock Elementary)57.551.4
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)60.453.3
 7.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Flat Rock Elementary)82.560
 22.5%
   5th Grade Science (Surry County Schools)79.775.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students228183
 19.7%
African American1518
 20%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic4942
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White145110
 24.1%
Two or More Races1812
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.7%98.4%
 0.3%


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Students who attend Flat Rock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadowview Magnet Middle
High : North Surry High
High : Surry Early College

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Flat Rock Elementary.

Students at Flat Rock Elementary are 60% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Flat Rock Elementary ranks 1099th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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