- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, SC
Blaney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blaney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450255000656
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blaney Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blaney Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blaney Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Elgin, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Blaney Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450255000656 · Elgin, SC Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 16.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
Blaney Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blaney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lugoff-Elgin H
Lugoff-Elgin High
1,759 students
- Camden High
Camden High
1,136 students
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
844 students
- This school
Blaney Elementary
750 students
- Wateree Elemen 688
Wateree Elementary
688 students
- Leslie M. Stov 662
Leslie M. Stover Middle
662 students
What this shows Blaney Elementary reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blaney Elementary compares
Blaney 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,753
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 750 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Blaney Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kershaw 01 reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blaney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff-Elgin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leslie M. Stover Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blaney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Elgin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pontiac Elementary
Standard public school
880 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Catawba Trail Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Bridge Creek Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bookman Road Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blaney Elementary
How many students attend Blaney Elementary?
Blaney Elementary has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, SC. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaney Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blaney Elementary?
100.0% of students at Blaney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blaney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blaney Elementary is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Elgin, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blaney Elementary?
Blaney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Blaney Elementary rank among schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Blaney Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Elgin, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Kershaw 01?
Besides Blaney Elementary, Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students), Camden High (1,136 students), and Camden Middle (844 students). See the Kershaw 01 district page for the complete list.