- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Boiling Springs Elementary held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 57.7 → 57.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 450351000992 · Boiling Springs, SC Other · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 13.9:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Boiling Springs Elementary held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 57.7 → 57.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Boiling Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- This school 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- Shoally Creek 742
Shoally Creek Elementary
742 students
What this shows Boiling Springs Elementary reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boiling Springs Elementary compares
Boiling Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,785
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~791 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.