- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Easley, SC
Dacusville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dacusville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450333000884
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dacusville Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Easley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dacusville Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dacusville Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Easley, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333000884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dacusville Elementary held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 450333000884 · Easley, SC Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
Dacusville Elementary held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dacusville 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 573
Dacusville Elementary
573 students
What this shows Dacusville Elementary reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dacusville Elementary compares
Dacusville 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$11,485
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 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Dacusville 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 Dacusville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dacusville 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
Similar other schools in Easley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Concrete Primary
Standard public school
765 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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
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
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dacusville Elementary
How many students attend Dacusville Elementary?
Dacusville Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Easley, SC. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dacusville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dacusville Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 8% 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 Dacusville Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dacusville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dacusville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dacusville Elementary is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Easley, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dacusville Elementary?
Dacusville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Dacusville Elementary rank among schools in Easley?
By Resource Investment Index, Dacusville Elementary ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Pickens 01?
Besides Dacusville 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.