- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irmo, SC
Irmo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Irmo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450282000755
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irmo Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Irmo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Irmo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irmo Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Irmo, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Irmo Elementary held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450282000755 · Irmo, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 11.1:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Irmo Elementary held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Irmo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- This school 487
Irmo Elementary
487 students
What this shows Irmo Elementary reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irmo Elementary compares
Irmo 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 47% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,799
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Irmo Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irmo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irmo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Irmo
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
H. E. Corley Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Dutch Fork Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
River Springs Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Irmo Elementary
How many students attend Irmo Elementary?
Irmo Elementary has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irmo, SC. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irmo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Irmo Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 22% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 29% 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 Irmo Elementary?
39.4% of students at Irmo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irmo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Irmo Elementary is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Irmo, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irmo Elementary?
Irmo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Irmo Elementary rank among schools in Irmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Irmo Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Irmo, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irmo on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Irmo Elementary, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Chapin High (1,617 students), and Irmo High (1,272 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.