- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Columbia, SC
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Herbert a. Wood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450273000736
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert a. Wood Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in West Columbia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert a. Wood Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert a. Wood Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in West Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450273000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Herbert a. Wood Elementary held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450273000736 · West Columbia, SC Other · MID · TRAD
938 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Airport High (1,272 students)
Herbert a. Wood Elementary held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Herbert a. Wood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airport High
Airport High
1,272 students
- Brookland-Cayc
Brookland-Cayce High
1,212 students
- Riverbank Elem
Riverbank Elementary
996 students
- Cayce Elementa
Cayce Elementary
977 students
- This school
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
938 students
- Northside Midd
Northside Middle
528 students
What this shows Herbert a. Wood Elementary reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert a. Wood Elementary compares
Herbert a. Wood 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$14,535
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.6%
White 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Herbert a. Wood Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 02 reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herbert a. Wood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookland-Cayce High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cayce Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert a. Wood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in West Columbia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Standard public school
2,180 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Riverbank Elementary
Standard public school
996 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Gray Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
935 students 24:1 students per teacher
White Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Springdale Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 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 (~938 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert a. Wood Elementary
How many students attend Herbert a. Wood Elementary?
Herbert a. Wood Elementary has 938 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert a. Wood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert a. Wood Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Herbert a. Wood Elementary?
100.0% of students at Herbert a. Wood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert a. Wood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Herbert a. Wood Elementary is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in West Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert a. Wood Elementary?
Herbert a. Wood 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 Herbert a. Wood Elementary rank among schools in West Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert a. Wood Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in West Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 02?
Besides Herbert a. Wood Elementary, Lexington 02 also operates Airport High (1,272 students), Brookland-Cayce High (1,212 students), and Riverbank Elementary (996 students). See the Lexington 02 district page for the complete list.