- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cayce, SC
Cayce Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cayce Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450273001678
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cayce Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cayce · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cayce Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cayce Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cayce, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450273001678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cayce Elementary held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 450273001678 · Cayce, SC Other · MID · TRAD
977 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Airport High (1,272 students)
Cayce Elementary held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cayce Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airport High
Airport High
1,272 students
- Brookland-Cayc
Brookland-Cayce High
1,212 students
- Riverbank Elem
Riverbank Elementary
996 students
- This school
Cayce Elementary
977 students
- Herbert a. Woo
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
938 students
- Northside Midd
Northside Middle
528 students
What this shows Cayce Elementary reports 977 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cayce Elementary compares
Cayce 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 977 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
977
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$14,535
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
White 19.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Cayce Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 02 reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cayce Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookland-Cayce High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert a. Wood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cayce Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~977 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cayce Elementary
How many students attend Cayce Elementary?
Cayce Elementary has 977 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cayce, SC. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 986 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cayce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cayce Elementary is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cayce Elementary?
100.0% of students at Cayce Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cayce Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cayce Elementary is African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in Cayce, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cayce Elementary?
Cayce Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Cayce Elementary rank among public schools in Cayce?
By Resource Investment Index, Cayce Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cayce, 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 Lexington 02?
Besides Cayce Elementary, Lexington 02 also operates Airport High (1,272 students), Brookland-Cayce High (1,212 students), and Riverbank Elementary (996 students). See the Lexington 02 district page for the complete list.