- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inman, SC
Inman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Inman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450348000986
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inman Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Inman · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Inman Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inman Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Inman, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450348000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Inman Elementary shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 450348000986 · Inman, SC Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Chapman High (1,057 students)
Inman Elementary shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Inman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chapman High
Chapman High
1,057 students
- Campobello-Gra
Campobello-Gramling School
866 students
- This school
Inman Elementary
565 students
- Landrum High
Landrum High
526 students
- Holly Springs-
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary
503 students
- T.E. Mabry Mid
T.E. Mabry Middle
452 students
What this shows Inman Elementary reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Inman Elementary compares
Inman Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,970
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 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Inman Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 01 reports $11,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Inman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campobello-Gramling School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Landrum High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T.E. Mabry Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Inman
2 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inman Elementary
How many students attend Inman Elementary?
Inman Elementary has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inman, SC. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Inman Elementary is 14.5:1, 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 Inman Elementary?
100.0% of students at Inman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Inman Elementary is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Inman, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inman Elementary?
Inman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Inman Elementary rank among schools in Inman?
By Resource Investment Index, Inman Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Inman, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Inman on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 01?
Besides Inman Elementary, Spartanburg 01 also operates Chapman High (1,057 students), Campobello-Gramling School (866 students), and Landrum High (526 students). See the Spartanburg 01 district page for the complete list.