- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Easley, SC
Hunt Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hunt Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450078000545
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunt Meadows Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Easley · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunt Meadows Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Meadows Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Easley, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hunt Meadows Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 450078000545 · Easley, SC Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 14.2:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Hunt Meadows Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hunt Meadows Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wren High
Wren High
1,252 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- Powdersville H
Powdersville High
1,024 students
- Wren Middle
Wren Middle
910 students
- Spearman Eleme
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- This school
Hunt Meadows Elementary
555 students
What this shows Hunt Meadows Elementary reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunt Meadows Elementary compares
Hunt Meadows 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 43% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$10,981
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Hunt Meadows Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 01 reports $10,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hunt Meadows Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunt Meadows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Easley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Concrete Primary
Standard public school
765 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Forest Acres Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
West End Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East End Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Dacusville Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Crosswell Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 13.8:1 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunt Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Hunt Meadows Elementary?
Hunt Meadows Elementary has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Easley, SC. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunt Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunt Meadows Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Hunt Meadows Elementary?
42.2% of students at Hunt Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunt Meadows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hunt Meadows Elementary is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Easley, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunt Meadows Elementary?
Hunt Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hunt Meadows Elementary rank among schools in Easley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Meadows Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Easley, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Easley on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 01?
Besides Hunt Meadows Elementary, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Palmetto High (1,086 students), and Powdersville High (1,024 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.