Enrollment
629
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moore, SC
Anderson Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450363000349
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Mill Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Moore · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Mill Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Mill Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moore, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450363000349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson Mill Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson Mill Elementary
Anderson Mill Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Moore, South Carolina, enrolling 629 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 629 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Moore's public schools, it stands alongside River Ridge Elementary (770 students): Anderson Mill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 13.1:1).
Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students) and Fairforest Middle (1,007 students) alongside Anderson Mill Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anderson Mill Elementary compares
Anderson Mill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 25% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Anderson Mill Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 06, which includes Anderson Mill Elementary.
$12,908
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 49.3%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anderson Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roebuck Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. P. Dawkins Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Moore
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~629 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson Mill Elementary
How many students attend Anderson Mill Elementary?
Anderson Mill Elementary has 629 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moore, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Mill Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Anderson Mill Elementary?
55.6% of students at Anderson Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Mill Elementary is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Moore, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Mill Elementary?
Anderson Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson Mill Elementary rank among public schools in Moore?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Mill Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moore, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moore on the city page.
Is Anderson Mill Elementary a good school?
Anderson Mill Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 06?
Besides Anderson Mill Elementary, Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students), Fairforest Middle (1,007 students), and Roebuck Elementary (853 students). See the Spartanburg 06 district page for the complete list.
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