- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jesse Boyd Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450366001040
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesse Boyd Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #14 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesse Boyd Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse Boyd Elementary ranks #14 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Jesse Boyd Elementary grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 450366001040 · Spartanburg, SC Other · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 13.4:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Spartanburg High (2,164 students)
Jesse Boyd Elementary grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jesse Boyd Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spartanburg Hi
Spartanburg High
2,164 students
- Mccracken Midd
Mccracken Middle
937 students
- Drayton Mills 810
Drayton Mills Elementary
810 students
- Carver Middle 633
Carver Middle
633 students
- Pine St. Eleme 631
Pine St. Elementary
631 students
- This school 549
Jesse Boyd Elementary
549 students
What this shows Jesse Boyd Elementary reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jesse Boyd Elementary compares
Jesse Boyd Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 29% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 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 61.4%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Jesse Boyd Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 07 reports $18,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jesse Boyd Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccracken Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drayton Mills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jesse Boyd Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Standard public school
521 students 13.7:1 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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jesse Boyd Elementary
How many students attend Jesse Boyd Elementary?
Jesse Boyd Elementary has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse Boyd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse Boyd Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Jesse Boyd Elementary?
52.9% of students at Jesse Boyd Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesse Boyd Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jesse Boyd Elementary is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesse Boyd Elementary?
Jesse Boyd 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).
How does Jesse Boyd Elementary rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse Boyd Elementary ranks #14 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 07?
Besides Jesse Boyd Elementary, Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students), Mccracken Middle (937 students), and Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.