Enrollment
708
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byrd Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byrd Elementary
Byrd Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Graniteville, South Carolina, enrolling 708 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 33.8% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 708 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 708 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Aiken 01 spends $11,604 per pupil, 20% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Graniteville's public schools, it stands alongside Graniteville Elementary (417 students): Byrd Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.4:1).
Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students) and Midland Valley High (1,558 students) alongside Byrd Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Byrd Elementary compares
Byrd Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aiken 01, which includes Byrd Elementary.
$11,604
Per student
-20%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.4%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Graniteville on the city page.
Is Byrd Elementary a good school?
Byrd Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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