- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesnee, SC
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450351000995
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Chesnee · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chesnee, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450351000995 · Chesnee, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 14.2:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- This school 355
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary
355 students
What this shows Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary compares
Cooley Springs-Fingerville 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 | 69.8% | ▼ 6% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 77% | - | - |
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.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
42.5%
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
$10,785
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chesnee
2 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary
How many students attend Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary?
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesnee, SC. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooley Springs-Fingerville 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 Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary?
69.8% of students at Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Chesnee, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary?
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary rank among schools in Chesnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chesnee, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chesnee on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Besides Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.