- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fountain Inn, SC
Fountain Inn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Inn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450231000513
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Inn Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,055
- students enrolled
Fountain Inn Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
Fountain Inn Elementary grew from 835 students in 2022-23 to 933 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 450231000513 · Fountain Inn, SC Other · MID · TRAD
1,055 enr · 21.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Fountain Inn Elementary grew from 835 students in 2022-23 to 933 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fountain Inn Elementary 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
Fountain Inn Elementary
1,055 students
What this shows Fountain Inn Elementary reports 1,055 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Inn Elementary compares
Fountain Inn Elementary is a growing 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,055
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 703 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Fountain Inn Elementary is more 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 Fountain Inn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Inn Elementary'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 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 (~1,055 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Inn Elementary
How many students attend Fountain Inn Elementary?
Fountain Inn Elementary has 1,055 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fountain Inn, SC. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 933 (2023-24), up 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Inn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Inn Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 48% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fountain Inn Elementary?
100.0% of students at Fountain Inn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Inn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Inn Elementary is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Fountain Inn, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Inn Elementary?
Fountain Inn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Fountain Inn Elementary, 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.