- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
L. E. Gable Middle shrank from 840 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 450363001315 · Roebuck, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 12.5:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dorman High (3,920 students)
L. E. Gable Middle shrank from 840 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
L. E. Gable Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dorman High
Dorman High
3,920 students
- Fairforest Mid 1,007
Fairforest Middle
1,007 students
- Roebuck Elemen 853
Roebuck Elementary
853 students
- Fairforest Ele 805
Fairforest Elementary
805 students
- R. P. Dawkins 800
R. P. Dawkins Middle
800 students
- This school 760
L. E. Gable Middle
760 students
What this shows L. E. Gable Middle reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How L. E. Gable Middle compares
L. E. Gable Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,109
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 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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 06 reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~760 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), down 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.