- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, SC
Augusta Circle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Augusta Circle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450231000492
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Augusta Circle Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Augusta Circle Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Circle Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Augusta Circle Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 450231000492 · Greenville, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 17.7:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Augusta Circle Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Augusta Circle 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 602
Augusta Circle Elementary
602 students
What this shows Augusta Circle Elementary reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Augusta Circle Elementary compares
Augusta Circle 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 87% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Augusta Circle Elementary is less 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 Augusta Circle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Augusta Circle 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 elementary schools in Greenville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Green Charter School
Standard public school
998 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Sara Collins Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Powdersville Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Pelham Road Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Welcome Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Summit Drive Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Augusta Circle Elementary
How many students attend Augusta Circle Elementary?
Augusta Circle Elementary has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Circle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Circle Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Augusta Circle Elementary?
9.9% of students at Augusta Circle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Augusta Circle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Augusta Circle Elementary is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Augusta Circle Elementary?
Augusta Circle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Augusta Circle Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Circle Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Augusta Circle 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.