- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blythewood, SC
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
Federal NCES profile for Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450339001653
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Blythewood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Blythewood, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339001653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 450339001653 · Blythewood, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 14.1:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- This school 523
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
523 students
What this shows Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus compares
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 41% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 49% 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
$14,024
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
White 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Blythewood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
How many students attend Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blythewood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
43.4% of students at Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
The largest demographic group at Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Blythewood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus rank among elementary schools in Blythewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Blythewood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blythewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 02?
Besides Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.