- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irmo, SC
Ballentine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ballentine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450282000776
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ballentine Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Irmo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ballentine Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ballentine Elementary ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Irmo, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282000776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ballentine Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 450282000776 · Irmo, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 11.9:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Ballentine Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ballentine Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- This school 523
Ballentine Elementary
523 students
What this shows Ballentine Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ballentine Elementary compares
Ballentine 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 47% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$14,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Ballentine Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ballentine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ballentine Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Irmo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ballentine Elementary
How many students attend Ballentine Elementary?
Ballentine Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irmo, SC. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballentine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballentine Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 Ballentine Elementary?
39.2% of students at Ballentine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ballentine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ballentine Elementary is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Irmo, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ballentine Elementary?
Ballentine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Ballentine Elementary rank among public schools in Irmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ballentine Elementary ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Irmo, 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 Irmo on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Ballentine Elementary, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Chapin High (1,617 students), and Irmo High (1,272 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.