- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Augusta, SC
Hammond Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hammond Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450072000027
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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
Hammond Hill Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in North Augusta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammond Hill Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Hill Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Augusta, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hammond Hill Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 450072000027 · North Augusta, SC Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 15.3:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Hammond Hill Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hammond Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school
Hammond Hill Elementary
706 students
What this shows Hammond Hill Elementary reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammond Hill Elementary compares
Hammond 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 68% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$11,967
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 706 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Hammond Hill Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hammond Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammond Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in North Augusta
3 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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hammond Hill Elementary
How many students attend Hammond Hill Elementary?
Hammond Hill Elementary has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Augusta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammond Hill Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hammond Hill Elementary?
23.8% of students at Hammond Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammond Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hammond Hill Elementary is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in North Augusta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammond Hill Elementary?
Hammond Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hammond Hill Elementary rank among schools in North Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammond Hill Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Augusta, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides Hammond Hill Elementary, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.