- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Mill, SC
Fort Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fort Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390001153
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Mill Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Fort Mill · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Mill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Mill Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Fort Mill, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Fort Mill Elementary shrank from 774 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 450390001153 · Fort Mill, SC Other · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 11.8:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Fort Mill Elementary shrank from 774 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fort Mill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High
2,115 students
- Nation Ford Hi
Nation Ford High
1,921 students
- Catawba Ridge
Catawba Ridge High School
1,704 students
- Pleasant Knoll
Pleasant Knoll Middle
916 students
- Gold Hill Midd
Gold Hill Middle
877 students
- This school 729
Fort Mill Elementary
729 students
What this shows Fort Mill Elementary reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Mill Elementary compares
Fort Mill 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 61% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,290
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Fort Mill Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 04 reports $12,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nation Ford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Fort Mill
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kings Town Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 13:1 students per teacher
Sugar Creek Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
River Trail Elementary
Standard public school
704 students 13:1 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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Mill Elementary
How many students attend Fort Mill Elementary?
Fort Mill Elementary has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Mill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Mill Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% 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 Fort Mill Elementary?
29.2% of students at Fort Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fort Mill Elementary is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Fort Mill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Mill Elementary?
Fort Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Fort Mill Elementary rank among schools in Fort Mill?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Mill Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Fort Mill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Mill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 04?
Besides Fort Mill Elementary, York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students), Nation Ford High (1,921 students), and Catawba Ridge High School (1,704 students). See the York 04 district page for the complete list.