- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clemson, SC
Clemson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clemson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450333000891
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clemson Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 794
- students enrolled
Clemson Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333000891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Clemson Elementary held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 450333000891 · Clemson, SC Other · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 15.6:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
Clemson Elementary held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clemson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easley High
Easley High
1,862 students
- Pickens High
Pickens High
1,226 students
- D. W. Daniel H
D. W. Daniel High
1,222 students
- Richard H. Get
Richard H. Gettys Middle
1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards
R. C. Edwards Middle
835 students
- This school
Clemson Elementary
794 students
What this shows Clemson Elementary reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clemson Elementary compares
Clemson 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 48% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,485
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 794 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
African American 10.7%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Clemson Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens 01 reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clemson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clemson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clemson Elementary
How many students attend Clemson Elementary?
Clemson Elementary has 794 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clemson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clemson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clemson Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 9% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clemson Elementary?
38.4% of students at Clemson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clemson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clemson Elementary is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Clemson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clemson Elementary?
Clemson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pickens 01?
Besides Clemson Elementary, Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students), Pickens High (1,226 students), and D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.