- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Latta, SC
Latta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Latta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450195000389
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Latta Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Latta · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Latta Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Latta Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Latta, SC.
School address
District: Dillon 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450195000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Latta Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 450195000389 · Latta, SC Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 20:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Latta High (422 students)
Latta Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Latta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Latta Elementary
721 students
- Latta High
Latta High
422 students
- Latta Middle
Latta Middle
349 students
What this shows Latta Elementary reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Latta Elementary compares
Latta 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 16% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,765
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 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 34.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Latta Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dillon 03 reports $10,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Latta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latta High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Latta Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Latta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Latta Elementary
How many students attend Latta Elementary?
Latta Elementary has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Latta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Latta Elementary is 20:1, which is 40% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Latta Elementary?
85.8% of students at Latta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Latta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Latta Elementary is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Latta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Latta Elementary?
Latta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Latta Elementary rank among public schools in Latta?
By Resource Investment Index, Latta Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Latta, 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 Dillon 03?
Besides Latta Elementary, Dillon 03 also operates Latta High (422 students) and Latta Middle (349 students). See the Dillon 03 district page for the complete list.