- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iva, SC
Iva Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Iva Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450084000086
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iva Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 383
- students enrolled
Iva Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Anderson 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450084000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Iva Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 450084000086 · Iva, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescent High (819 students)
Iva Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Iva Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescent High
Crescent High
819 students
- Starr-Iva Midd
Starr-Iva Middle
616 students
- Starr Elementa
Starr Elementary
525 students
- Flat Rock Elem
Flat Rock Elementary
429 students
- This school
Iva Elementary
383 students
What this shows Iva Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iva Elementary compares
Iva 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$12,976
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Iva Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 03 reports $12,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iva Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starr-Iva Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iva Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iva Elementary
How many students attend Iva Elementary?
Iva Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iva, SC. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iva Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Iva Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 26% 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 Iva Elementary?
100.0% of students at Iva Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iva Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Iva Elementary is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Iva, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iva Elementary?
Iva 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).
What other schools are in Anderson 03?
Besides Iva Elementary, Anderson 03 also operates Crescent High (819 students), Starr-Iva Middle (616 students), and Starr Elementary (525 students). See the Anderson 03 district page for the complete list.