- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgeway, SC
Geiger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Geiger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450210000419
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geiger Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
Geiger Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fairfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450210000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Geiger Elementary grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 450210000419 · Ridgeway, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Central High (619 students)
Geiger Elementary grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Geiger Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Cent
Fairfield Central High
619 students
- Fairfield Elem
Fairfield Elementary
418 students
- Fairfield Midd
Fairfield Middle
311 students
- This school
Geiger Elementary
262 students
- Kelly Miller E 199
Kelly Miller Elementary
199 students
- Fairfield Magn 188
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
188 students
What this shows Geiger Elementary reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geiger Elementary compares
Geiger 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$22,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.7%
White 15.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Geiger Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield 01 reports $22,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geiger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Miller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geiger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geiger Elementary
How many students attend Geiger Elementary?
Geiger Elementary has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgeway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geiger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Geiger Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 Geiger Elementary?
100.0% of students at Geiger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geiger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Geiger Elementary is African American at 76.7% of enrollment, in Ridgeway, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geiger Elementary?
Geiger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Fairfield 01?
Besides Geiger Elementary, Fairfield 01 also operates Fairfield Central High (619 students), Fairfield Elementary (418 students), and Fairfield Middle (311 students). See the Fairfield 01 district page for the complete list.