Enrollment
119
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pineville, SC
J. K. Gourdin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. K. Gourdin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000161
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. K. Gourdin Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 119
- students enrolled
J. K. Gourdin Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. K. Gourdin Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. K. Gourdin Elementary
J. K. Gourdin Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Pineville, South Carolina, enrolling 119 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of South Carolina schools, with 119 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Cane Bay High (2,412 students) alongside J. K. Gourdin Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. K. Gourdin Elementary compares
J. K. Gourdin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes J. K. Gourdin Elementary.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J. K. Gourdin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. K. Gourdin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J. K. Gourdin Elementary
How many students attend J. K. Gourdin Elementary?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pineville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. K. Gourdin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. K. Gourdin Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% 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. K. Gourdin Elementary?
100.0% of students at J. K. Gourdin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. K. Gourdin Elementary?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is J. K. Gourdin Elementary a good school?
J. K. Gourdin Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides J. K. Gourdin Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.
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