Enrollment
760
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roebuck, SC
L. E. Gable Middle
Federal NCES profile for L. E. Gable Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450363001315
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. E. Gable Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Roebuck · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
L. E. Gable Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L. E. Gable Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roebuck, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450363001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L. E. Gable Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at L. E. Gable Middle
L. E. Gable Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Roebuck, South Carolina, enrolling 760 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 59.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 760 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 760 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students) and Fairforest Middle (1,007 students) alongside L. E. Gable 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 L. E. Gable Middle compares
L. E. Gable 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▼ 19% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,908
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 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 56.8%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, L. E. Gable Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 06, which includes L. E. Gable Middle.
$12,908
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 49.3%
Federal 12.0%
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 L. E. Gable Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roebuck Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. P. Dawkins Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. E. Gable Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about L. E. Gable Middle
How many students attend L. E. Gable Middle?
L. E. Gable Middle has 760 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roebuck, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. E. Gable Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at L. E. Gable Middle 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 L. E. Gable Middle?
59.8% of students at L. E. Gable Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L. E. Gable Middle?
The largest demographic group at L. E. Gable Middle is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Roebuck, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. E. Gable Middle?
L. E. Gable Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does L. E. Gable Middle rank among public schools in Roebuck?
By Resource Investment Index, L. E. Gable Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roebuck, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Roebuck on the city page.
Is L. E. Gable Middle a good school?
L. E. Gable Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. 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 Spartanburg 06?
Besides L. E. Gable Middle, Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students), Fairforest Middle (1,007 students), and Roebuck Elementary (853 students). See the Spartanburg 06 district page for the complete list.
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