- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newberry, SC
Gallman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gallman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450303001281
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallman Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Newberry · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallman Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallman Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newberry, SC.
School address
District: Newberry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450303001281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Gallman Elementary shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 450303001281 · Newberry, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 11:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberry High (837 students)
Gallman Elementary shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gallman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newberry High
Newberry High
837 students
- Mid-Carolina H
Mid-Carolina High
681 students
- Newberry Middl
Newberry Middle
629 students
- Mid-Carolina M
Mid-Carolina Middle
553 students
- Boundary St. E
Boundary St. Elementary
429 students
- This school
Gallman Elementary
408 students
What this shows Gallman Elementary reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gallman Elementary compares
Gallman 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 20% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
White 18.6%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Gallman Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newberry 01 reports $14,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gallman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newberry Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Newberry
3 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gallman Elementary
How many students attend Gallman Elementary?
Gallman Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newberry, SC. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallman Elementary is 11:1, which is 23% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 30% 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 Gallman Elementary?
88.5% of students at Gallman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gallman Elementary is African American at 51.0% of enrollment, in Newberry, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallman Elementary?
Gallman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Gallman Elementary rank among schools in Newberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallman Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newberry, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newberry on the city page.
What other schools are in Newberry 01?
Besides Gallman Elementary, Newberry 01 also operates Newberry High (837 students), Mid-Carolina High (681 students), and Newberry Middle (629 students). See the Newberry 01 district page for the complete list.