- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pelzer, SC
Ellen Woodside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ellen Woodside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450231000541
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellen Woodside Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,071
- students enrolled
Ellen Woodside Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Ellen Woodside Elementary held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 450231000541 · Pelzer, SC Other · MID · TRAD
1,071 enr · 20.2:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Ellen Woodside Elementary held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ellen Woodside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Ellen Woodside Elementary
1,071 students
What this shows Ellen Woodside Elementary reports 1,071 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellen Woodside Elementary compares
Ellen Woodside 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▼ 8% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,375
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 1071 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Ellen Woodside Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellen Woodside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellen Woodside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,071 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellen Woodside Elementary
How many students attend Ellen Woodside Elementary?
Ellen Woodside Elementary has 1,071 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pelzer, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,020 (2022-23) → 1,051 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Woodside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen Woodside Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 41% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellen Woodside Elementary?
68.1% of students at Ellen Woodside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellen Woodside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ellen Woodside Elementary is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Pelzer, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellen Woodside Elementary?
Ellen Woodside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Ellen Woodside Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.