Enrollment
815
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tega Cay, SC
Gold Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gold Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390000062
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gold Hill Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tega Cay · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gold Hill Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tega Cay, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gold Hill Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gold Hill Elementary
Gold Hill Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Tega Cay, South Carolina, enrolling 815 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 815 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students) and Nation Ford High (1,921 students) alongside Gold Hill Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gold Hill Elementary compares
Gold Hill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 79% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Asian 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Gold Hill Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 04, which includes Gold Hill Elementary.
$11,810
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 44.3%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gold Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nation Ford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gold Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~815 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gold Hill Elementary
How many students attend Gold Hill Elementary?
Gold Hill Elementary has 815 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tega Cay, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold Hill Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 8% 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 Gold Hill Elementary?
15.7% of students at Gold Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gold Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gold Hill Elementary is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Tega Cay, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gold Hill Elementary?
Gold Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gold Hill Elementary rank among public schools in Tega Cay?
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tega Cay, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tega Cay on the city page.
Is Gold Hill Elementary a good school?
Gold Hill Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in York 04?
Besides Gold Hill 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.
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