- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · York, SC
Hunter Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hunter Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450381001456
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunter Street Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in York · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunter Street Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Street Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in York, SC.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hunter Street Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 450381001456 · York, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 12.2:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: York Comprehensive High (1,511 students)
Hunter Street Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hunter Street Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Comprehen
York Comprehensive High
1,511 students
- York Middle
York Middle
789 students
- York Intermedi
York Intermediate
624 students
- Cotton Belt El 428
Cotton Belt Elementary
428 students
- This school 427
Hunter Street Elementary
427 students
- Hickory Grove- 401
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
401 students
What this shows Hunter Street Elementary reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunter Street Elementary compares
Hunter Street 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▼ 7% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,172
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Hunter Street Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 01 reports $14,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hunter Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comprehensive High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cotton Belt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunter Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in York
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hunter Street Elementary
How many students attend Hunter Street Elementary?
Hunter Street Elementary has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in York, SC. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Street Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% 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 Hunter Street Elementary?
69.1% of students at Hunter Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunter Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hunter Street Elementary is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in York, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunter Street Elementary?
Hunter Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hunter Street Elementary rank among schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Street Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in York, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in York on the city page.
What other schools are in York 01?
Besides Hunter Street Elementary, York 01 also operates York Comprehensive High (1,511 students), York Middle (789 students), and York Intermediate (624 students). See the York 01 district page for the complete list.