- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, SC
Bookman Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bookman Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450339000344
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bookman Road Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bookman Road Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bookman Road Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Elgin, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339000344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Bookman Road Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 450339000344 · Elgin, SC Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 12.7:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Bookman Road Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bookman Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- This school 535
Bookman Road Elementary
535 students
What this shows Bookman Road Elementary reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bookman Road Elementary compares
Bookman Road 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▼ 16% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,024
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
White 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Bookman Road Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bookman Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bookman Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
Blaney Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 16.7:1 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
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bookman Road Elementary
How many students attend Bookman Road Elementary?
Bookman Road Elementary has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, SC. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bookman Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bookman Road Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% 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 Bookman Road Elementary?
62.1% of students at Bookman Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bookman Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bookman Road Elementary is African American at 59.1% of enrollment, in Elgin, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bookman Road Elementary?
Bookman Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Bookman Road Elementary rank among schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Bookman Road Elementary ranks #1 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 Richland 02?
Besides Bookman Road Elementary, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.