- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blacksburg, SC
Blacksburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blacksburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450150001391
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blacksburg Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Blacksburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blacksburg Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blacksburg, SC.
School address
District: Cherokee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450150001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Blacksburg Elementary shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 450150001391 · Blacksburg, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 16.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaffney High (1,827 students)
Blacksburg Elementary shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blacksburg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaffney High
Gaffney High
1,827 students
- Gaffney Middle
Gaffney Middle
851 students
- B. D. Lee Elem 603
B. D. Lee Elementary
603 students
- Grassy Pond El 519
Grassy Pond Elementary
519 students
- Blacksburg Hig 482
Blacksburg High
482 students
- This school 323
Blacksburg Elementary
323 students
What this shows Blacksburg Elementary reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blacksburg Elementary compares
Blacksburg Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,668
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Blacksburg Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee 01 reports $13,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blacksburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaffney Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| B. D. Lee Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grassy Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blacksburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blacksburg Elementary
How many students attend Blacksburg Elementary?
Blacksburg Elementary has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blacksburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blacksburg Elementary?
100.0% of students at Blacksburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blacksburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blacksburg Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Blacksburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blacksburg Elementary?
Blacksburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Blacksburg Elementary rank among public schools in Blacksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blacksburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cherokee 01?
Besides Blacksburg Elementary, Cherokee 01 also operates Gaffney High (1,827 students), Gaffney Middle (851 students), and B. D. Lee Elementary (603 students). See the Cherokee 01 district page for the complete list.