- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coward, SC
J. C. Lynch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. C. Lynch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450219000453
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. C. Lynch Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 353
- students enrolled
J. C. Lynch Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Florence 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450219000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
J. C. Lynch Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 450219000453 · Coward, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High (492 students)
J. C. Lynch Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
J. C. Lynch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High
492 students
- Scranton Eleme
Scranton Elementary
389 students
- J. Paul Truluc
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
385 students
- Lake City Earl
Lake City Early Childhood Center
357 students
- This school
J. C. Lynch Elementary
353 students
- Main Street El
Main Street Elementary
318 students
What this shows J. C. Lynch Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. C. Lynch Elementary compares
J. C. Lynch 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$15,537
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
African American 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, J. C. Lynch Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 03 reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. C. Lynch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scranton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake City Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. C. Lynch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. C. Lynch Elementary
How many students attend J. C. Lynch Elementary?
J. C. Lynch Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coward, SC. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. C. Lynch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. C. Lynch Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 J. C. Lynch Elementary?
100.0% of students at J. C. Lynch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. C. Lynch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. C. Lynch Elementary is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Coward, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. C. Lynch Elementary?
J. C. Lynch 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).
What other schools are in Florence 03?
Besides J. C. Lynch Elementary, Florence 03 also operates Lake City High (492 students), Scranton Elementary (389 students), and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet (385 students). See the Florence 03 district page for the complete list.