- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
Fairforest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairforest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450363001025
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairforest Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #13 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairforest Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairforest Elementary ranks #13 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450363001025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Fairforest Elementary shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 450363001025 · Spartanburg, SC Other · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 15.8:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dorman High (3,920 students)
Fairforest Elementary shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairforest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dorman High
Dorman High
3,920 students
- Fairforest Mid 1,007
Fairforest Middle
1,007 students
- Roebuck Elemen 853
Roebuck Elementary
853 students
- This school 805
Fairforest Elementary
805 students
- R. P. Dawkins 800
R. P. Dawkins Middle
800 students
- L. E. Gable Mi 760
L. E. Gable Middle
760 students
What this shows Fairforest Elementary reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairforest Elementary compares
Fairforest 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▼ 2% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,109
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Fairforest Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 06 reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairforest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roebuck Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. P. Dawkins Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. E. Gable Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairforest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Standard public school
521 students 13.7:1 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 (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairforest Elementary
How many students attend Fairforest Elementary?
Fairforest Elementary has 805 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairforest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairforest Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairforest Elementary?
72.8% of students at Fairforest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairforest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairforest Elementary is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairforest Elementary?
Fairforest 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 Fairforest Elementary rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairforest Elementary ranks #13 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 06?
Besides Fairforest Elementary, Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students), Fairforest Middle (1,007 students), and Roebuck Elementary (853 students). See the Spartanburg 06 district page for the complete list.