- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, SC
Clinton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450264000703
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, SC.
School address
District: Laurens 56 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450264000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Clinton Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 450264000703 · Clinton, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High (811 students)
Clinton Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clinton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High
Clinton High
811 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle
580 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary
462 students
- This school
Clinton Elementary
422 students
- Joanna Woodson 293
Joanna Woodson Elementary
293 students
- M. S. Bailey C 139
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
139 students
What this shows Clinton Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Elementary compares
Clinton 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$15,618
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.1%
White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Clinton Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurens 56 reports $15,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joanna Woodson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M. S. Bailey Child Development Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elementary
How many students attend Clinton Elementary?
Clinton Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 Clinton Elementary?
100.0% of students at Clinton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Elementary is African American at 48.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elementary?
Clinton 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).
How does Clinton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurens 56?
Besides Clinton Elementary, Laurens 56 also operates Clinton High (811 students), Clinton Middle (580 students), and Eastside Elementary (462 students). See the Laurens 56 district page for the complete list.