- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Gold Hill Elementary held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 450390000062 · Tega Cay, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 13.1:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Gold Hill Elementary held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gold Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High
2,115 students
- Nation Ford Hi
Nation Ford High
1,921 students
- Catawba Ridge
Catawba Ridge High School
1,704 students
- Pleasant Knoll
Pleasant Knoll Middle
916 students
- Gold Hill Midd
Gold Hill Middle
877 students
- This school 815
Gold Hill Elementary
815 students
What this shows Gold Hill Elementary reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gold Hill Elementary compares
Gold Hill 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,290
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
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.
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
District finance for York 04 reports $12,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~815 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.