- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, SC
Flat Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Flat Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450084001506
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Rock Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 13
- schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Flat Rock Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Elementary ranks #7 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450084001506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Flat Rock Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450084001506 · Anderson, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescent High (819 students)
Flat Rock Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Flat Rock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescent High
Crescent High
819 students
- Starr-Iva Midd
Starr-Iva Middle
616 students
- Starr Elementa
Starr Elementary
525 students
- This school
Flat Rock Elementary
429 students
- Iva Elementary
Iva Elementary
383 students
What this shows Flat Rock Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Rock Elementary compares
Flat Rock 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,976
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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Flat Rock Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 03 reports $12,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flat Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starr-Iva Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starr Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iva Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Rock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Anderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Concord Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mclees Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nevitt Forest Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 14.4:1 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flat Rock Elementary
How many students attend Flat Rock Elementary?
Flat Rock Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flat Rock Elementary?
100.0% of students at Flat Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Flat Rock Elementary is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Rock Elementary?
Flat Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Flat Rock Elementary rank among schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Elementary ranks #7 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 03?
Besides Flat Rock Elementary, Anderson 03 also operates Crescent High (819 students), Starr-Iva Middle (616 students), and Starr Elementary (525 students). See the Anderson 03 district page for the complete list.