- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaffney, SC
Grassy Pond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grassy Pond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450150000296
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grassy Pond Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Gaffney · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grassy Pond Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grassy Pond Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Gaffney, SC.
School address
District: Cherokee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450150000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Grassy Pond Elementary held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 450150000296 · Gaffney, SC Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 17.3:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaffney High (1,827 students)
Grassy Pond Elementary held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Grassy Pond Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaffney High
Gaffney High
1,827 students
- Gaffney Middle
Gaffney Middle
851 students
- B. D. Lee Elem 603
B. D. Lee Elementary
603 students
- This school 519
Grassy Pond Elementary
519 students
- Blacksburg Hig 482
Blacksburg High
482 students
- Limestone-Cent 436
Limestone-Central Elementary
436 students
What this shows Grassy Pond Elementary reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grassy Pond Elementary compares
Grassy Pond 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▼ 9% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$13,668
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 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Grassy Pond Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee 01 reports $13,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grassy Pond Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaffney Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| B. D. Lee Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Limestone-Central Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grassy Pond Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Gaffney
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cherokee Charter School
Standard public school
633 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
B. D. Lee Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Limestone-Central Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Corinth Elementary
Standard public school
292 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grassy Pond Elementary
How many students attend Grassy Pond Elementary?
Grassy Pond Elementary has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaffney, SC. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassy Pond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grassy Pond Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 21% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grassy Pond Elementary?
67.0% of students at Grassy Pond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grassy Pond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grassy Pond Elementary is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Gaffney, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grassy Pond Elementary?
Grassy Pond Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Grassy Pond Elementary rank among schools in Gaffney?
By Resource Investment Index, Grassy Pond Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Gaffney, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gaffney on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee 01?
Besides Grassy Pond Elementary, Cherokee 01 also operates Gaffney High (1,827 students), Gaffney Middle (851 students), and B. D. Lee Elementary (603 students). See the Cherokee 01 district page for the complete list.