- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfax, SC
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Allendale-Fairfax Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450075001184
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale-Fairfax Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairfax, SC.
School address
District: Allendale 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450075001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 450075001184 · Fairfax, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 9.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Allendale Fairfax High (252 students)
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary
407 students
- Allendale Fair
Allendale Fairfax High
252 students
- Allendale-Fair
Allendale-Fairfax Middle
196 students
What this shows Allendale-Fairfax Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allendale-Fairfax Elementary compares
Allendale-Fairfax 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,639
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.2%
White 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Allendale-Fairfax Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allendale 01 reports $21,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allendale-Fairfax Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Fairfax High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allendale-Fairfax Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allendale-Fairfax Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allendale-Fairfax Elementary
How many students attend Allendale-Fairfax Elementary?
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfax, SC. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary is 9.3:1, which is 35% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary?
100.0% of students at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allendale-Fairfax Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary is African American at 87.2% of enrollment, in Fairfax, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allendale-Fairfax Elementary?
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Allendale-Fairfax Elementary rank among public schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale-Fairfax Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairfax, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Allendale 01?
Besides Allendale-Fairfax Elementary, Allendale 01 also operates Allendale Fairfax High (252 students) and Allendale-Fairfax Middle (196 students). See the Allendale 01 district page for the complete list.