- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 450351000146 · Chesnee, SC Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 14.5:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- This school 551
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary
551 students
What this shows Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary compares
Carlisle-Foster's Grove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,785
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 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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~551 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.