- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dillon, SC
Gordon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450192000383
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Dillon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dillon, SC.
School address
District: Dillon 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450192000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Gordon Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 450192000383 · Dillon, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillon High (804 students)
Gordon Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gordon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillon High
Dillon High
804 students
- Dillon Middle
Dillon Middle
624 students
- Lake View High
Lake View High
483 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
423 students
- Stewart Height
Stewart Heights Elementary
393 students
- This school
Gordon Elementary
351 students
What this shows Gordon Elementary reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Elementary compares
Gordon 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.0%
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
$11,856
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.1%
White 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Gordon Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dillon 04 reports $11,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dillon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Elementary
How many students attend Gordon Elementary?
Gordon Elementary has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dillon, SC. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Elementary is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Gordon Elementary?
100.0% of students at Gordon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Elementary is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in Dillon, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Elementary?
Gordon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Gordon Elementary rank among public schools in Dillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dillon, 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 Dillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dillon 04?
Besides Gordon Elementary, Dillon 04 also operates Dillon High (804 students), Dillon Middle (624 students), and Lake View High (483 students). See the Dillon 04 district page for the complete list.