- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, SC
Brooklyn Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450258000670
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Springs Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Springs Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Springs Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lancaster, SC.
School address
District: Lancaster 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450258000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Brooklyn Springs Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 450258000670 · Lancaster, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Land High (1,905 students)
Brooklyn Springs Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Land Hi
Indian Land High
1,905 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
1,390 students
- Indian Land In
Indian Land Intermediate
1,181 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary
1,161 students
- Indian Land Mi
Indian Land Middle
1,102 students
- This school 398
Brooklyn Springs Elementary
398 students
What this shows Brooklyn Springs Elementary reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Springs Elementary compares
Brooklyn 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,216
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 139 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
White 23.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Brooklyn Springs Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster 01 reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooklyn Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Van Wyck Elementary
Standard public school
820 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Buford Elementary
Standard public school
792 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Erwin Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Clinton Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 12.5:1 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Springs Elementary
How many students attend Brooklyn Springs Elementary?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, SC. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Springs Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Brooklyn Springs Elementary?
100.0% of students at Brooklyn Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Springs Elementary is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Lancaster, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Springs Elementary?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Brooklyn Springs Elementary rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Springs Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lancaster, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster 01?
Besides Brooklyn Springs Elementary, Lancaster 01 also operates Indian Land High (1,905 students), Lancaster High (1,390 students), and Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students). See the Lancaster 01 district page for the complete list.