Enrollment
765
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Easley, SC
Concrete Primary
Federal NCES profile for Concrete Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450078000068
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concrete Primary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Easley · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Concrete Primary has class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concrete Primary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Easley, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078000068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concrete Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Concrete Primary
Concrete Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Easley, South Carolina, enrolling 765 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 765 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 765 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Anderson 01 spends $10,372 per pupil, 29% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Easley's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Acres Elementary (677 students): Concrete Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 15.4:1).
Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students) and Palmetto High (1,086 students) alongside Concrete Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Concrete Primary compares
Concrete Primary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 38% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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 765 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Concrete Primary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 01, which includes Concrete Primary.
$10,372
Per student
-29%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 49.8%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Concrete Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concrete Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 Easley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Acres Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
West End Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East End Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Dacusville Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Hunt Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Crosswell Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~765 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Concrete Primary
How many students attend Concrete Primary?
Concrete Primary has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Easley, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concrete Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Concrete Primary is 16.6:1, which is 16% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Concrete Primary?
46.0% of students at Concrete Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concrete Primary?
The largest demographic group at Concrete Primary is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Easley, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concrete Primary?
Concrete Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Concrete Primary rank among schools in Easley?
By Resource Investment Index, Concrete Primary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Easley, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Easley on the city page.
Is Concrete Primary a good school?
Concrete Primary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anderson 01?
Besides Concrete Primary, 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.
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