- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenwood, SC
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450234000051
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 450234000051 · Greenwood, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
Emerald High
887 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle
692 students
- This school 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- Brewer Middle 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- Northside Midd 593
Northside Middle
593 students
What this shows Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary compares
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,530
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 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary has 680 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenwood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Greenwood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood 50?
Besides Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Emerald High (887 students), and Westview Middle (692 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.