Enrollment
810
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
Drayton Mills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Drayton Mills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450366001710
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drayton Mills Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #18 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Drayton Mills Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drayton Mills Elementary ranks #18 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Drayton Mills Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Drayton Mills Elementary
Drayton Mills Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, enrolling 810 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 810 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (26%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 07 spends $17,602 per pupil, 21% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Spartanburg's public schools, it stands alongside High Point Academy (1,208 students): Drayton Mills Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 12.9:1).
Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students) and Mccracken Middle (937 students) alongside Drayton Mills Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Drayton Mills Elementary compares
Drayton Mills Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.2:1
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
29.9%
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
$17,602
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Drayton Mills Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 07, which includes Drayton Mills Elementary.
$17,602
Per student
+21%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 39.4%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Drayton Mills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccracken Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. P. Todd School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drayton Mills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Standard public school
521 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~810 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Drayton Mills Elementary
How many students attend Drayton Mills Elementary?
Drayton Mills Elementary has 810 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drayton Mills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Drayton Mills 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 Drayton Mills Elementary?
100.0% of students at Drayton Mills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drayton Mills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Drayton Mills Elementary is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drayton Mills Elementary?
Drayton Mills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Drayton Mills Elementary rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Drayton Mills Elementary ranks #18 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
Is Drayton Mills Elementary a good school?
Drayton Mills Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 07?
Besides Drayton Mills Elementary, Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students), Mccracken Middle (937 students), and Carver Middle (633 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.
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