- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spartanburg, SC
Lone Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lone Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450363001027
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Oak Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #8 of 29
- public schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Oak Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Elementary ranks #8 of 29 public schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450363001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Lone Oak Elementary grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 450363001027 · Spartanburg, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dorman High (3,920 students)
Lone Oak Elementary grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lone Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dorman High
Dorman High
3,920 students
- Fairforest Mid 1,007
Fairforest Middle
1,007 students
- Roebuck Elemen 853
Roebuck Elementary
853 students
- Fairforest Ele 805
Fairforest Elementary
805 students
- R. P. Dawkins 800
R. P. Dawkins Middle
800 students
- This school 336
Lone Oak Elementary
336 students
What this shows Lone Oak Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Oak Elementary compares
Lone Oak Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,109
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
African American 18.8%
White 14.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Lone Oak Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 06 reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lone Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roebuck Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. P. Dawkins Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Spartanburg
1 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lone Oak Elementary
How many students attend Lone Oak Elementary?
Lone Oak Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 21% 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 Lone Oak Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lone Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lone Oak Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Oak Elementary?
Lone Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lone Oak Elementary rank among public schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Elementary ranks #8 of 29 public schools in Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 06?
Besides Lone Oak Elementary, Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students), Fairforest Middle (1,007 students), and Roebuck Elementary (853 students). See the Spartanburg 06 district page for the complete list.