- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, SC
Foster Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foster Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450375001085
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foster Park Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Foster Park Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Park Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Union, SC.
School address
District: Union 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450375001085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Foster Park Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 450375001085 · Union, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County High (1,024 students)
Foster Park Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Foster Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union County H
Union County High
1,024 students
- Sims Middle
Sims Middle
606 students
- Jonesville Ele
Jonesville Elementary Middle
557 students
- Buffalo Elemen
Buffalo Elementary
483 students
- Monarch Elemen
Monarch Elementary
442 students
- This school
Foster Park Elementary
430 students
What this shows Foster Park Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foster Park Elementary compares
Foster Park 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,526
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.6%
White 34.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: African American at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Foster Park Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union 01 reports $12,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foster Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sims Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesville Elementary Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monarch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foster Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Union
1 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foster Park Elementary
How many students attend Foster Park Elementary?
Foster Park Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, SC. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster Park Elementary is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Foster Park Elementary?
100.0% of students at Foster Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foster Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foster Park Elementary is African American at 51.6% of enrollment, in Union, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foster Park Elementary?
Foster Park 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 Foster Park Elementary rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Park Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Union, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union 01?
Besides Foster Park Elementary, Union 01 also operates Union County High (1,024 students), Sims Middle (606 students), and Jonesville Elementary Middle (557 students). See the Union 01 district page for the complete list.