Enrollment
551
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesnee, SC
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450351000146
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Chesnee · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chesnee, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chesnee, South Carolina, enrolling 551 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 551 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Spartanburg 02 spends $10,757 per pupil, 26% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chesnee's public schools, it stands alongside Chesnee Elementary (635 students): Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.5:1).
Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students) and Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students) alongside Carlisle-Foster's Grove 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 Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary compares
Carlisle-Foster's Grove 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$10,757
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 78.6%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 02, which includes Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary.
$10,757
Per student
-26%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.0%
Federal 13.6%
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 Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chesnee
2 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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary
How many students attend Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary?
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesnee, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary is 14.5:1, 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 Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary?
56.3% of students at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Chesnee, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary?
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary rank among schools in Chesnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chesnee, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chesnee on the city page.
Is Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary a good school?
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Spartanburg 02?
Besides Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.
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