- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnsboro, SC
Kelly Miller Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Miller Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450210000416
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Miller Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Winnsboro · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly Miller Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Miller Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Winnsboro, SC.
School address
District: Fairfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450210000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Kelly Miller Elementary held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 450210000416 · Winnsboro, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 10.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Central High (619 students)
Kelly Miller Elementary held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kelly Miller Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Cent
Fairfield Central High
619 students
- Fairfield Elem
Fairfield Elementary
418 students
- Fairfield Midd
Fairfield Middle
311 students
- Geiger Element
Geiger Elementary
262 students
- This school 199
Kelly Miller Elementary
199 students
- Fairfield Magn 188
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
188 students
What this shows Kelly Miller Elementary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Miller Elementary compares
Kelly Miller 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.9%
White 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: African American at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Kelly Miller Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield 01 reports $22,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelly Miller Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geiger Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Miller Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Similar other schools in Winnsboro
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Miller Elementary
How many students attend Kelly Miller Elementary?
Kelly Miller Elementary has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnsboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Miller Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 33% 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 Kelly Miller Elementary?
100.0% of students at Kelly Miller Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Miller Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Miller Elementary is African American at 85.9% of enrollment, in Winnsboro, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Miller Elementary?
Kelly Miller Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Kelly Miller Elementary rank among schools in Winnsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Miller Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Winnsboro, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winnsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield 01?
Besides Kelly Miller Elementary, Fairfield 01 also operates Fairfield Central High (619 students), Fairfield Elementary (418 students), and Fairfield Middle (311 students). See the Fairfield 01 district page for the complete list.