- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamston, SC
Cedar Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450078000067
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Grove Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Grove Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Williamston, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cedar Grove Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450078000067 · Williamston, SC Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 14.2:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Cedar Grove Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cedar Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wren High
Wren High
1,252 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- Powdersville H
Powdersville High
1,024 students
- Wren Middle
Wren Middle
910 students
- Spearman Eleme
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- This school
Cedar Grove Elementary
596 students
What this shows Cedar Grove Elementary reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Grove Elementary compares
Cedar 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▼ 10% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,981
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 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Cedar Grove Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 01 reports $10,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Williamston
1 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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Grove Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Grove Elementary?
Cedar Grove Elementary has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Cedar Grove Elementary?
66.9% of students at Cedar Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Grove Elementary is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Williamston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Grove Elementary?
Cedar Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Cedar Grove Elementary rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Williamston, 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 Anderson 01?
Besides Cedar Grove Elementary, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Palmetto High (1,086 students), and Powdersville High (1,024 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.