Enrollment
495
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Hill, SC
India Hook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for India Hook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450387001491
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
India Hook Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
India Hook Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, India Hook Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How India Hook Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at India Hook Elementary
India Hook Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 495 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the South Carolina average.
With 495 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 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rock Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion (806 students): India Hook Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 17.5:1).
York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students) and Northwestern High (1,822 students) alongside India Hook 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 India Hook Elementary compares
India Hook 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 71% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 51.7%
African American 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, India Hook Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 03, which includes India Hook Elementary.
$13,531
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 India Hook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to India Hook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Hill
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~495 students)
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Frequently asked questions about India Hook Elementary
How many students attend India Hook Elementary?
India Hook Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at India Hook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at India Hook Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% 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 India Hook Elementary?
21.3% of students at India Hook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of India Hook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at India Hook Elementary is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for India Hook Elementary?
India Hook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 India Hook Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, India Hook Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
Is India Hook Elementary a good school?
India Hook Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. 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 York 03?
Besides India Hook Elementary, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.
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