Enrollment
602
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Augusta Circle Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Augusta Circle Elementary
Augusta Circle Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 602 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of South Carolina schools and 24% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the South Carolina average.
With 602 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 602 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Greenville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Green Charter School (998 students): Augusta Circle Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 14.9:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Augusta Circle 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 Augusta Circle Elementary compares
Augusta Circle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,859
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Augusta Circle Elementary.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~602 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Augusta Circle Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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