Enrollment
503
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Campobello, SC
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450348000985
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Campobello · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Campobello, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450348000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Campobello, South Carolina, enrolling 503 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 130 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #115, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 01 spends $11,417 per pupil, 22% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Campobello's public schools, it stands alongside Campobello-Gramling School (866 students): Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 17.3:1).
Spartanburg 01 also operates Chapman High (1,057 students) and Campobello-Gramling School (866 students) alongside Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary compares
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▼ 11% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$11,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 01, which includes Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary.
$11,417
Per student
-22%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campobello-Gramling School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inman Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landrum High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T.E. Mabry Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Campobello
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary
How many students attend Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary?
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Campobello, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary?
66.1% of students at Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Campobello, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary?
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary rank among public schools in Campobello?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Campobello, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Campobello on the city page.
Is Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary a good school?
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 01?
Besides Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary, Spartanburg 01 also operates Chapman High (1,057 students), Campobello-Gramling School (866 students), and Inman Elementary (565 students). See the Spartanburg 01 district page for the complete list.
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