- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, SC
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for A.J. Whittenberg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450231001551
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #6 of 21
- schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A.J. Whittenberg Elementary ranks #6 of 21 schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 450231001551 · Greenville, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 15.3:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 491
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary
491 students
What this shows A.J. Whittenberg Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How A.J. Whittenberg Elementary compares
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▼ 14% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.3%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, A.J. Whittenberg Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A.J. Whittenberg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A.J. Whittenberg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,592 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Robert E. Cashion Elementary
Standard public school
964 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Elementary
Standard public school
876 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Blythe Academy
Standard public school
866 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about A.J. Whittenberg Elementary
How many students attend A.J. Whittenberg Elementary?
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary?
64.0% of students at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A.J. Whittenberg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary is African American at 47.3% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A.J. Whittenberg Elementary?
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A.J. Whittenberg Elementary rank among schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, A.J. Whittenberg Elementary ranks #6 of 21 schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides A.J. Whittenberg Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.