- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florence, SC
Henry Timrod Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henry Timrod Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450213000436
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Timrod Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Timrod Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Timrod Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+134 students YoY
Henry Timrod Elementary grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+47.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+134 students YoY 450213000436 · Florence, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Henry Timrod Elementary grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+47.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Henry Timrod Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 413
Henry Timrod Elementary
413 students
What this shows Henry Timrod Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Timrod Elementary compares
Henry Timrod Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.1%
White 19.6%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Henry Timrod Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Timrod Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Timrod Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Florence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Delmae Heights Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lucy T. Davis Elementary
Standard public school
632 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Royall Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Timrod Elementary
How many students attend Henry Timrod Elementary?
Henry Timrod Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 134.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Timrod Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Timrod Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 20% 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 Henry Timrod Elementary?
100.0% of students at Henry Timrod Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Timrod Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henry Timrod Elementary is African American at 65.1% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Timrod Elementary?
Henry Timrod Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Henry Timrod Elementary rank among elementary schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Timrod Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides Henry Timrod Elementary, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.