- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
Cannons Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cannons Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450354001003
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cannons Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #10 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cannons Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cannons Elementary ranks #10 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450354001003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Cannons Elementary grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 450354001003 · Spartanburg, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Broome High (865 students)
Cannons Elementary grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cannons Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Broome High
Broome High
865 students
- Clifdale Middl
Clifdale Middle
605 students
- Cowpens Elemen
Cowpens Elementary
460 students
- Pacolet Elemen
Pacolet Elementary
429 students
- This school
Cannons Elementary
389 students
What this shows Cannons Elementary reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cannons Elementary compares
Cannons 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Cannons Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 03 reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cannons Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifdale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cowpens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacolet Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cannons Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cannons Elementary
How many students attend Cannons Elementary?
Cannons Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cannons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cannons Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cannons Elementary?
100.0% of students at Cannons Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cannons Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cannons Elementary is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cannons Elementary?
Cannons Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Cannons Elementary rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Cannons Elementary ranks #10 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 03?
Besides Cannons Elementary, Spartanburg 03 also operates Broome High (865 students), Clifdale Middle (605 students), and Cowpens Elementary (460 students). See the Spartanburg 03 district page for the complete list.