- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wagener, SC
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cyril B. Busbee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450072001191
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wagener · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wagener, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 450072001191 · Wagener, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 467
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary
467 students
What this shows Cyril B. Busbee Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cyril B. Busbee Elementary compares
Cyril B. Busbee 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$11,967
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
African American 33.0%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cyril B. Busbee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cyril B. Busbee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cyril B. Busbee Elementary
How many students attend Cyril B. Busbee Elementary?
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wagener, SC. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Cyril B. Busbee Elementary?
100.0% of students at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cyril B. Busbee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Wagener, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cyril B. Busbee Elementary?
Cyril B. Busbee 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 Cyril B. Busbee Elementary rank among public schools in Wagener?
By Resource Investment Index, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wagener, 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 Aiken 01?
Besides Cyril B. Busbee Elementary, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.