Enrollment
791
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boiling Springs, SC
Boiling Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boiling Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450351000992
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boiling Springs Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Boiling Springs · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Boiling Springs Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boiling Springs Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Boiling Springs, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351000992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boiling Springs Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boiling Springs Elementary
Boiling Springs Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, enrolling 791 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 59.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 791 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #163, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 02 spends $10,757 per pupil, 26% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Boiling Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Sugar Ridge Elementary (864 students): Boiling Springs Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 18.4:1).
Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students) and Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students) alongside Boiling Springs Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boiling Springs Elementary compares
Boiling Springs Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▼ 20% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$10,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Boiling Springs Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 02, which includes Boiling Springs Elementary.
$10,757
Per student
-26%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.0%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Boiling Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoally Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boiling Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Boiling Springs
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~791 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Boiling Springs Elementary
How many students attend Boiling Springs Elementary?
Boiling Springs Elementary has 791 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boiling Springs, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Boiling Springs Elementary?
59.3% of students at Boiling Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boiling Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boiling Springs Elementary is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Boiling Springs, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boiling Springs Elementary?
Boiling Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boiling Springs Elementary rank among schools in Boiling Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Boiling Springs Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Boiling Springs, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boiling Springs on the city page.
Is Boiling Springs Elementary a good school?
Boiling Springs Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Besides Boiling Springs Elementary, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.
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