- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
La France Elementary grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 450087000090 · Pendleton, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High (924 students)
La France Elementary grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
La France Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High
924 students
- Pendleton Elem
Pendleton Elementary
547 students
- Mt. Lebanon El
Mt. Lebanon Elementary
459 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
453 students
- This school
La France Elementary
450 students
- Townville Elem 243
Townville Elementary
243 students
What this shows La France Elementary reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How La France Elementary compares
La France Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,724
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 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.
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
District finance for Anderson 04 reports $14,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~450 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), up 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.