- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aiken, SC
J. D. Lever Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. D. Lever Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450072000019
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. D. Lever Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Aiken · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J. D. Lever Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. D. Lever Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Aiken, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
J. D. Lever Elementary shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 450072000019 · Aiken, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
J. D. Lever Elementary shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
J. D. Lever Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 452
J. D. Lever Elementary
452 students
What this shows J. D. Lever Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. D. Lever Elementary compares
J. D. Lever 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$11,967
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 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
African American 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, J. D. Lever Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. D. Lever Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. D. Lever Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Aiken
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Horse Creek Academy
Standard public school
1,392 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Millbrook Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Redcliffe Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 14:1 students per teacher
Chukker Creek Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
East Aiken School of the Arts
Standard public school
534 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Aiken Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 13:1 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. D. Lever Elementary
How many students attend J. D. Lever Elementary?
J. D. Lever Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aiken, SC. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. D. Lever Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. D. Lever Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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. D. Lever Elementary?
100.0% of students at J. D. Lever Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. D. Lever Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. D. Lever Elementary is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Aiken, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. D. Lever Elementary?
J. D. Lever Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 J. D. Lever Elementary rank among schools in Aiken?
By Resource Investment Index, J. D. Lever Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Aiken, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aiken on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides J. D. Lever Elementary, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.