Enrollment
450
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pendleton, SC
La France Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La France Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450087000090
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La France Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La France Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La France Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pendleton, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450087000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La France Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at La France Elementary
La France Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pendleton, South Carolina, enrolling 450 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 58.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Pendleton's public schools, it stands alongside Pendleton Elementary (547 students): La France Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.1:1).
Anderson 04 also operates Pendleton High (924 students) and Pendleton Elementary (547 students) alongside La France Elementary.
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 La France Elementary compares
La France Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 21% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 74.7%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, La France Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 04, which includes La France Elementary.
$14,117
Per student
-3%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 40.9%
Federal 13.1%
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 La France Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Lebanon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La France Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Pendleton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~450 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La France Elementary
How many students attend La France Elementary?
La France Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pendleton, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La France Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La France Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La France Elementary?
58.5% of students at La France Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La France Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La France Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Pendleton, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La France Elementary?
La France Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 La France Elementary rank among schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, La France Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pendleton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pendleton on the city page.
Is La France Elementary a good school?
La France Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Anderson 04?
Besides La France Elementary, Anderson 04 also operates Pendleton High (924 students), Pendleton Elementary (547 students), and Mt. Lebanon Elementary (459 students). See the Anderson 04 district page for the complete list.
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