- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
E. P. Todd School
Federal NCES profile for E. P. Todd School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450366001041
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. P. Todd School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
E. P. Todd School has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. P. Todd School ranks #6 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
E. P. Todd School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450366001041 · Spartanburg, SC Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 10.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Spartanburg High (2,164 students)
E. P. Todd School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
E. P. Todd School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spartanburg Hi
Spartanburg High
2,164 students
- Mccracken Midd
Mccracken Middle
937 students
- Drayton Mills 810
Drayton Mills Elementary
810 students
- Carver Middle 633
Carver Middle
633 students
- Pine St. Eleme 631
Pine St. Elementary
631 students
- This school 559
E. P. Todd School
559 students
What this shows E. P. Todd School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How E. P. Todd School compares
E. P. Todd School 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
559
Bigger than 69% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$18,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
White 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, E. P. Todd School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 07 reports $18,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E. P. Todd School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccracken Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drayton Mills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. P. Todd School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- 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
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
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 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
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
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about E. P. Todd School
How many students attend E. P. Todd School?
E. P. Todd School has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. P. Todd School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. P. Todd School is 10.8:1, which is 24% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 31% 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 E. P. Todd School?
100.0% of students at E. P. Todd School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. P. Todd School?
The largest demographic group at E. P. Todd School is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. P. Todd School?
E. P. Todd School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 E. P. Todd School rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, E. P. Todd School ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 07?
Besides E. P. Todd School, Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students), Mccracken Middle (937 students), and Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.