- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florence, SC
Delmae Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Delmae Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450213000427
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delmae Heights Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Delmae Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delmae Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Delmae Heights Elementary held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 450213000427 · Florence, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
988 enr · 17:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Delmae Heights Elementary held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Delmae Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school
Delmae Heights Elementary
988 students
What this shows Delmae Heights Elementary reports 988 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delmae Heights Elementary compares
Delmae Heights 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 0% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 988 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
988
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,162
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 988 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.4%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.8%
Largest group: African American at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Delmae Heights Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delmae Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delmae Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Florence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lucy T. Davis Elementary
Standard public school
632 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Royall Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Henry Timrod Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~988 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delmae Heights Elementary
How many students attend Delmae Heights Elementary?
Delmae Heights Elementary has 988 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 981 (2022-23) → 1,004 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delmae Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Delmae Heights Elementary is 17:1, which is 19% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delmae Heights Elementary?
74.3% of students at Delmae Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delmae Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Delmae Heights Elementary is African American at 46.4% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delmae Heights Elementary?
Delmae Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Delmae Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Delmae Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides Delmae Heights Elementary, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.