Enrollment
423
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dillon, SC
East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450192000381
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Dillon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Dillon, SC.
School address
District: Dillon 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450192000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary
East Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dillon, South Carolina, enrolling 423 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 92% of South Carolina schools and 29% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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 423 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 348 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #341, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dillon's public schools, it stands alongside Stewart Heights Elementary (393 students): East Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 19.6:1).
Dillon 04 also operates Dillon High (804 students) and Dillon Middle (624 students) alongside East 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 East Elementary compares
East 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$11,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dillon 04, which includes East Elementary.
$11,799
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 52.4%
Federal 31.1%
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 East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dillon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake View High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Dillon
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Elementary
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dillon, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 29% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary?
100.0% of students at East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 East Elementary rank among schools in Dillon?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Dillon, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dillon on the city page.
Is East Elementary a good school?
East Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. 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 Dillon 04?
Besides East Elementary, Dillon 04 also operates Dillon High (804 students), Dillon Middle (624 students), and Lake View High (483 students). See the Dillon 04 district page for the complete list.
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