- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joanna, SC
Joanna Woodson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joanna Woodson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450264000705
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joanna Woodson Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 293
- students enrolled
Joanna Woodson Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Laurens 56 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450264000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Joanna Woodson Elementary held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 450264000705 · Joanna, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High (811 students)
Joanna Woodson Elementary held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Joanna Woodson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High
Clinton High
811 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle
580 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary
462 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary
422 students
- This school 293
Joanna Woodson Elementary
293 students
- M. S. Bailey C 139
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
139 students
What this shows Joanna Woodson Elementary reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joanna Woodson Elementary compares
Joanna Woodson 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$15,618
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Joanna Woodson Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurens 56 reports $15,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joanna Woodson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M. S. Bailey Child Development Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joanna Woodson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joanna Woodson Elementary
How many students attend Joanna Woodson Elementary?
Joanna Woodson Elementary has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joanna, SC. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joanna Woodson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joanna Woodson Elementary is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Joanna Woodson Elementary?
100.0% of students at Joanna Woodson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joanna Woodson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joanna Woodson Elementary is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Joanna, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joanna Woodson Elementary?
Joanna Woodson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Laurens 56?
Besides Joanna Woodson Elementary, Laurens 56 also operates Clinton High (811 students), Clinton Middle (580 students), and Eastside Elementary (462 students). See the Laurens 56 district page for the complete list.