- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, SC
Eau Claire High
Federal NCES profile for Eau Claire High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450336000951
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eau Claire High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- #9 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eau Claire High has class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire High ranks #9 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450336000951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Eau Claire High held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 450336000951 · Columbia, SC High · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: A. C. Flora High (1,328 students)
Eau Claire High held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eau Claire High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. C. Flora Hi
A. C. Flora High
1,328 students
- Lower Richland
Lower Richland High
1,218 students
- Dreher High
Dreher High
1,144 students
- Crayton Middle
Crayton Middle
952 students
- Brennen Elemen
Brennen Elementary
805 students
- This school
Eau Claire High
542 students
What this shows Eau Claire High reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eau Claire High compares
Eau Claire High 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.9%
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
$18,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 3.9%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Eau Claire High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Richland 01 reports $18,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eau Claire High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Flora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Richland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dreher High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crayton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brennen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eau Claire High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Spring Valley High
Standard public school
2,230 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ridge View High
Standard public school
1,631 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Northeast High
Standard public school
1,340 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
A. C. Flora High
Standard public school
1,328 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo High
Standard public school
1,272 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Dreher High
Standard public school
1,144 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eau Claire High
How many students attend Eau Claire High?
Eau Claire High has 542 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire High is 11.3:1, which is 21% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% 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 Eau Claire High?
100.0% of students at Eau Claire High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eau Claire High?
The largest demographic group at Eau Claire High is African American at 80.8% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eau Claire High?
Eau Claire High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Eau Claire High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire High ranks #9 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 01?
Besides Eau Claire High, Richland 01 also operates A. C. Flora High (1,328 students), Lower Richland High (1,218 students), and Dreher High (1,144 students). See the Richland 01 district page for the complete list.