- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seneca, SC
Keowee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Keowee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450306000824
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keowee Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Keowee Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keowee Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Seneca, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Keowee Elementary shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 450306000824 · Seneca, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 10.2:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
Keowee Elementary shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Keowee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walhalla High
Walhalla High
1,118 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
1,051 students
- Walhalla Middl
Walhalla Middle
857 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle
829 students
- West-Oak High
West-Oak High
735 students
- This school 305
Keowee Elementary
305 students
What this shows Keowee Elementary reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keowee Elementary compares
Keowee Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▼ 18% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,323
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Keowee Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keowee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keowee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Seneca
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Keowee Elementary
How many students attend Keowee Elementary?
Keowee Elementary has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seneca, SC. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keowee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Keowee Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 35% 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 Keowee Elementary?
60.4% of students at Keowee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keowee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Keowee Elementary is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Seneca, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keowee Elementary?
Keowee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Keowee Elementary rank among schools in Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Keowee Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Seneca, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides Keowee Elementary, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.