Enrollment
557
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesville, SC
Jonesville Elementary Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jonesville Elementary Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450375001086
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesville Elementary Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 557
- students enrolled
Jonesville Elementary Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Union 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450375001086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonesville Elementary Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonesville Elementary Middle
Jonesville Elementary Middle is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jonesville, South Carolina, enrolling 557 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 557 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Union 01 also operates Union County High (1,024 students) and Sims Middle (606 students) alongside Jonesville Elementary Middle.
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 Jonesville Elementary Middle compares
Jonesville Elementary Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 42% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,834
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 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.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Jonesville Elementary Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union 01, which includes Jonesville Elementary Middle.
$11,834
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 53.3%
Federal 24.0%
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 Jonesville Elementary Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sims Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monarch Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foster Park Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesville Elementary Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~557 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jonesville Elementary Middle
How many students attend Jonesville Elementary Middle?
Jonesville Elementary Middle has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesville Elementary Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesville Elementary Middle is 14.3:1, which is 0% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonesville Elementary Middle?
43.1% of students at Jonesville Elementary Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesville Elementary Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jonesville Elementary Middle is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Jonesville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesville Elementary Middle?
Jonesville Elementary Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Jonesville Elementary Middle a good school?
Jonesville Elementary Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Union 01?
Besides Jonesville Elementary Middle, Union 01 also operates Union County High (1,024 students), Sims Middle (606 students), and Buffalo Elementary (483 students). See the Union 01 district page for the complete list.
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