- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clover, SC
Kinard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kinard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450384001126
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinard Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Clover · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinard Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinard Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Clover, SC.
School address
District: York 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450384001126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Kinard Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 450384001126 · Clover, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 12.5:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover High (2,713 students)
Kinard Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kinard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover High
Clover High
2,713 students
- Oakridge Middl
Oakridge Middle
1,146 students
- Crowders Creek
Crowders Creek Elementary
1,104 students
- Clover Middle 969
Clover Middle
969 students
- Oakridge Eleme 818
Oakridge Elementary
818 students
- This school 463
Kinard Elementary
463 students
What this shows Kinard Elementary reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinard Elementary compares
Kinard 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 27% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,691
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Kinard Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 02 reports $13,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowders Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Clover
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crowders Creek Elementary
Standard public school
1,104 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Larne Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 12:1 students per teacher
Griggs Road Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Bethany Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Bethel Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinard Elementary
How many students attend Kinard Elementary?
Kinard Elementary has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clover, SC. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinard Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Kinard Elementary?
54.0% of students at Kinard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kinard Elementary is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Clover, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinard Elementary?
Kinard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kinard Elementary rank among schools in Clover?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinard Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Clover, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clover on the city page.
What other schools are in York 02?
Besides Kinard Elementary, York 02 also operates Clover High (2,713 students), Oakridge Middle (1,146 students), and Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students). See the York 02 district page for the complete list.