- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pelzer, SC
Fork Shoals School
Federal NCES profile for Fork Shoals School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450231000512
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fork Shoals School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 747
- students enrolled
Fork Shoals School has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Fork Shoals School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450231000512 · Pelzer, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 15.2:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Fork Shoals School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fork Shoals School 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 747
Fork Shoals School
747 students
What this shows Fork Shoals School reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fork Shoals School compares
Fork Shoals School 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 30% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Fork Shoals School is less 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 Fork Shoals School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fork Shoals School'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 elementary 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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fork Shoals School
How many students attend Fork Shoals School?
Fork Shoals School has 747 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pelzer, SC. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fork Shoals School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fork Shoals School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fork Shoals School?
51.6% of students at Fork Shoals School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fork Shoals School?
The largest demographic group at Fork Shoals School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Pelzer, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fork Shoals School?
Fork Shoals School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Fork Shoals School, 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.