- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hodges, SC
Hodges Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hodges Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450234000591
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hodges Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 349
- students enrolled
Hodges Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hodges Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 450234000591 · Hodges, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Hodges Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hodges Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
Emerald High
887 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle
692 students
- Dr. Benjamin E 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- Brewer Middle 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- This school 349
Hodges Elementary
349 students
What this shows Hodges Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hodges Elementary compares
Hodges 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$13,530
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Hodges Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hodges Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hodges Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hodges Elementary
How many students attend Hodges Elementary?
Hodges Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hodges, SC. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hodges Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hodges Elementary is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 Hodges Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hodges Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hodges Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hodges Elementary is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Hodges, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hodges Elementary?
Hodges Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Greenwood 50?
Besides Hodges Elementary, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Emerald High (887 students), and Westview Middle (692 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.