- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pickens, SC
Hagood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hagood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450333000887
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hagood Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pickens · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hagood Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hagood Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pickens, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Hagood Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 450333000887 · Pickens, SC Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 16.7:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
Hagood Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hagood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easley High
Easley High
1,862 students
- Pickens High
Pickens High
1,226 students
- D. W. Daniel H
D. W. Daniel High
1,222 students
- Richard H. Get
Richard H. Gettys Middle
1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards
R. C. Edwards Middle
835 students
- This school 567
Hagood Elementary
567 students
What this shows Hagood Elementary reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hagood Elementary compares
Hagood 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 8% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,485
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 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Hagood Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens 01 reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hagood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hagood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Pickens
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hagood Elementary
How many students attend Hagood Elementary?
Hagood Elementary has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pickens, SC. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hagood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hagood Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hagood Elementary?
79.6% of students at Hagood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hagood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hagood Elementary is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Pickens, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hagood Elementary?
Hagood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Hagood Elementary rank among schools in Pickens?
By Resource Investment Index, Hagood Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pickens, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pickens on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickens 01?
Besides Hagood Elementary, Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students), Pickens High (1,226 students), and D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.