- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ladson, SC
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joseph R. Pye Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450201001568
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph R. Pye Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Ladson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph R. Pye Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph R. Pye Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Ladson, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201001568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Joseph R. Pye Elementary held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 450201001568 · Ladson, SC Other · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 14.9:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerville High (3,361 students)
Joseph R. Pye Elementary held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Joseph R. Pye Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summerville Hi
Summerville High
3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge H
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- Sand Hill Elem 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- Beech Hill Ele 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- This school 775
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
775 students
What this shows Joseph R. Pye Elementary reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph R. Pye Elementary compares
Joseph R. Pye 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 39% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,212
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 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 41.2%
African American 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Joseph R. Pye Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph R. Pye Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashley Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph R. Pye Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Ladson
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph R. Pye Elementary
How many students attend Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ladson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph R. Pye Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 4% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
45.2% of students at Joseph R. Pye Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joseph R. Pye Elementary is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Ladson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph R. Pye Elementary?
Joseph R. Pye 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).
How does Joseph R. Pye Elementary rank among schools in Ladson?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph R. Pye Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Ladson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ladson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester 02?
Besides Joseph R. Pye Elementary, Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students), Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students), and Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.