- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 450234001338 · Greenwood, SC Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
Emerald High
887 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle
692 students
- Dr. Benjamin E 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- Brewer Middle 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- This school 535
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
535 students
What this shows Eleanor S. Rice Elementary reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eleanor S. Rice Elementary compares
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 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
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
$13,530
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 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.
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
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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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
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 (~535 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.