- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indian Land, SC
Indian Land Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Land Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450258000678
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Land Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Indian Land · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Land Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Land Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Indian Land, SC.
School address
District: Lancaster 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450258000678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Indian Land Elementary held near 1,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 450258000678 · Indian Land, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,042 enr · 16.3:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Land High (1,905 students)
Indian Land Elementary held near 1,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Indian Land Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Land Hi
Indian Land High
1,905 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
1,390 students
- Indian Land In
Indian Land Intermediate
1,181 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary
1,161 students
- Indian Land Mi
Indian Land Middle
1,102 students
- This school
Indian Land Elementary
1,042 students
What this shows Indian Land Elementary reports 1,042 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Land Elementary compares
Indian Land 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 72% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,042
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,216
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 11.4%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Indian Land Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster 01 reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Land Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Land Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Indian Land
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~1,042 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Land Elementary
How many students attend Indian Land Elementary?
Indian Land Elementary has 1,042 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indian Land, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,035 (2022-23) → 1,041 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Land Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Land Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Land Elementary?
21.0% of students at Indian Land Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Land Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Land Elementary is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Indian Land, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Land Elementary?
Indian Land Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Indian Land Elementary rank among elementary schools in Indian Land?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Land Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Indian Land, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lancaster 01?
Besides Indian Land Elementary, Lancaster 01 also operates Indian Land High (1,905 students), Lancaster High (1,390 students), and Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students). See the Lancaster 01 district page for the complete list.