- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Graniteville, SC
Byrd Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Byrd Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450072000018
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byrd Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Graniteville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Byrd Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byrd Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Graniteville, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Byrd Elementary grew from 657 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 450072000018 · Graniteville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 16.9:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Byrd Elementary grew from 657 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Byrd Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school
Byrd Elementary
708 students
What this shows Byrd Elementary reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byrd Elementary compares
Byrd Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 54% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,967
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 708 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
African American 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Byrd Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byrd Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byrd Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Graniteville
1 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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byrd Elementary
How many students attend Byrd Elementary?
Byrd Elementary has 708 students enrolled. It is a public school in Graniteville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byrd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Byrd Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 18% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byrd Elementary?
33.8% of students at Byrd Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byrd Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Byrd Elementary is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Graniteville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byrd Elementary?
Byrd Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Byrd Elementary rank among public schools in Graniteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Byrd Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Graniteville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides Byrd Elementary, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.