- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
East Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 450192000381 · Dillon, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 18.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillon High (804 students)
East Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillon High
Dillon High
804 students
- Dillon Middle
Dillon Middle
624 students
- Lake View High
Lake View High
483 students
- This school
East Elementary
423 students
- Stewart Height
Stewart Heights Elementary
393 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary
372 students
What this shows East Elementary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary compares
East 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 | 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 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
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
$11,856
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 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.
Programs
District finance for Dillon 04 reports $11,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~423 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.