Enrollment
351
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Elementary
Gordon Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dillon, South Carolina, enrolling 351 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 351 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #234, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 106 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 351 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Dillon 04 also operates Dillon High (804 students) and Dillon Middle (624 students) alongside Gordon 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 Gordon Elementary compares
Gordon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,799
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dillon 04, which includes Gordon Elementary.
$11,799
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 52.4%
Federal 31.1%
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 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
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gordon Elementary a good school?
Gordon Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 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.
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