Enrollment
721
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Latta Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Latta Elementary
Latta Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Latta, South Carolina, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 96% of South Carolina schools and 40% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 85.8% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 721 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Dillon 03 spends $11,183 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dillon 03 also operates Latta High (422 students) and Latta Middle (349 students) alongside Latta 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 Latta Elementary compares
Latta 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dillon 03, which includes Latta Elementary.
$11,183
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 51.0%
Federal 30.0%
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 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
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Latta on the city page.
Is Latta Elementary a good school?
Latta Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. 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 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.
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