Enrollment
535
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenwood, SC
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eleanor S. Rice Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450234001338
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor S. Rice Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234001338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eleanor S. Rice Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenwood, South Carolina, enrolling 535 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
With 535 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 381 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #212.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 535 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Greenwood's public schools, it stands alongside Merrywood Elementary (562 students): Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.1:1).
Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students) and Emerald High (887 students) alongside Eleanor S. Rice 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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary compares
Eleanor S. Rice 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,166
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 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 56.8%
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Eleanor S. Rice 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 Greenwood 50, which includes Eleanor S. Rice Elementary.
$13,166
Per student
-10%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 49.6%
Federal 21.6%
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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleanor S. Rice Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Greenwood
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Merrywood Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mathews Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Woodfields Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 9.7:1 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 (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
How many students attend Eleanor S. Rice Elementary?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenwood, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary?
100.0% of students at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eleanor S. Rice Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is African American at 56.8% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleanor S. Rice Elementary?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary rank among schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor S. Rice Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Greenwood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenwood on the city page.
Is Eleanor S. Rice Elementary a good school?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary earns 40/100 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 Greenwood 50?
Besides Eleanor S. Rice Elementary, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Emerald High (887 students), and Westview Middle (692 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.
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