- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenwood, SC
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450234000585
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450234000585 · Greenwood, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 10.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Lakeview Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
Emerald High
887 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle
692 students
- Dr. Benjamin E 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- Brewer Middle 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- This school 426
Lakeview Elementary
426 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 12% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,530
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.5%
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Lakeview Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Greenwood
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Merrywood Elementary
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562 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mathews Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Woodfields Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenwood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 31% 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 Lakeview Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lakeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary is African American at 41.5% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lakeview Elementary rank among schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Greenwood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood 50?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Emerald High (887 students), and Westview Middle (692 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.