- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blacksburg, SC
Blacksburg Primary
Federal NCES profile for Blacksburg Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450150000859
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blacksburg Primary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Blacksburg · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blacksburg Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Blacksburg, SC.
School address
District: Cherokee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450150000859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Blacksburg Primary shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 450150000859 · Blacksburg, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaffney High (1,827 students)
Blacksburg Primary shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blacksburg Primary 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 363
Blacksburg Primary
363 students
What this shows Blacksburg Primary reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blacksburg Primary compares
Blacksburg Primary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Blacksburg Primary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Cherokee 01 reports $13,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blacksburg Primary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blacksburg Primary'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 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blacksburg Primary
How many students attend Blacksburg Primary?
Blacksburg Primary has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blacksburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Primary is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blacksburg Primary?
100.0% of students at Blacksburg Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blacksburg Primary?
The largest demographic group at Blacksburg Primary is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Blacksburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blacksburg Primary?
Blacksburg Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Primary rank among public schools in Blacksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg Primary ranks #4 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 Primary, 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.