Enrollment
461
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Hill, SC
Lesslie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lesslie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450387001136
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lesslie Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lesslie Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lesslie Elementary ranks #5 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lesslie Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lesslie Elementary
Lesslie Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 461 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.6% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the South Carolina average.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Two or More (23%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Rock Hill's public schools, it stands alongside York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students): Lesslie Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.8:1).
York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students) and Northwestern High (1,822 students) alongside Lesslie 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 Lesslie Elementary compares
Lesslie 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 64% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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 52.1%
Two or More 22.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Lesslie 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 York 03, which includes Lesslie Elementary.
$13,531
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Lesslie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lesslie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Rock Hill
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
York Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,672 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Riverwalk Academy
Standard public school
755 students 12:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Old Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Holly Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lesslie Elementary
How many students attend Lesslie Elementary?
Lesslie Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lesslie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lesslie Elementary is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Lesslie Elementary?
26.6% of students at Lesslie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lesslie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lesslie Elementary is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lesslie Elementary?
Lesslie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lesslie Elementary rank among schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Lesslie Elementary ranks #5 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
Is Lesslie Elementary a good school?
Lesslie Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 York 03?
Besides Lesslie Elementary, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.
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