- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aynor, SC
Aynor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aynor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450249000614
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aynor Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 781
- students enrolled
Aynor Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Aynor Elementary held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 450249000614 · Aynor, SC Other · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 13.7:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Aynor Elementary held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Aynor Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 781
Aynor Elementary
781 students
What this shows Aynor Elementary reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aynor Elementary compares
Aynor 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▼ 8% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 26% | - | - |
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.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,222
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Aynor Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aynor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aynor Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aynor Elementary
How many students attend Aynor Elementary?
Aynor Elementary has 781 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aynor, SC. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aynor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aynor 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 Aynor Elementary?
68.3% of students at Aynor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aynor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aynor Elementary is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Aynor, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aynor Elementary?
Aynor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Aynor Elementary, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.