- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylors, SC
Brushy Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brushy Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450231000497
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brushy Creek Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Taylors · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brushy Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brushy Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Taylors, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Brushy Creek Elementary held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 450231000497 · Taylors, SC Other · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 16.2:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Brushy Creek Elementary held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brushy Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 808
Brushy Creek Elementary
808 students
What this shows Brushy Creek Elementary reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brushy Creek Elementary compares
Brushy Creek 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 36% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$12,375
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 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 13.7%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Brushy Creek Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brushy Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brushy Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Taylors
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Paris Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Brook Glenn Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Tigerville Elementary
Standard public school
268 students 12.8:1 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 (~808 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brushy Creek Elementary
How many students attend Brushy Creek Elementary?
Brushy Creek Elementary has 808 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylors, SC. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brushy Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brushy Creek Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brushy Creek Elementary?
47.6% of students at Brushy Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brushy Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brushy Creek Elementary is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Taylors, 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 Brushy Creek Elementary?
Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek Elementary rank among schools in Taylors?
By Resource Investment Index, Brushy Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Taylors, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taylors on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Brushy Creek Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.