- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, SC
Fair-Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fair-Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450306000194
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair-Oak Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair-Oak Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair-Oak Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Westminster, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fair-Oak Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 450306000194 · Westminster, SC Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 11.4:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
Fair-Oak Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fair-Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
What this shows Fair-Oak Elementary reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair-Oak Elementary compares
Fair-Oak 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▼ 5% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 16% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Fair-Oak Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fair-Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair-Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Westminster
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair-Oak Elementary
How many students attend Fair-Oak Elementary?
Fair-Oak Elementary has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, SC. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair-Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair-Oak Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 Fair-Oak Elementary?
70.1% of students at Fair-Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair-Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fair-Oak Elementary is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Westminster, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair-Oak Elementary?
Fair-Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fair-Oak Elementary rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair-Oak Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Westminster, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides Fair-Oak Elementary, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.