- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florence, SC
Lucy T. Davis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lucy T. Davis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450213001601
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucy T. Davis Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucy T. Davis Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy T. Davis Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213001601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lucy T. Davis Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 450213001601 · Florence, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 15.4:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Lucy T. Davis Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lucy T. Davis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 632
Lucy T. Davis Elementary
632 students
What this shows Lucy T. Davis Elementary reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucy T. Davis Elementary compares
Lucy T. Davis 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▼ 12% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.4%
White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: African American at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Lucy T. Davis Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucy T. Davis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucy T. Davis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Florence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Delmae Heights Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 17:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Royall Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Henry Timrod Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucy T. Davis Elementary
How many students attend Lucy T. Davis Elementary?
Lucy T. Davis Elementary has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy T. Davis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy T. Davis Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucy T. Davis Elementary?
65.1% of students at Lucy T. Davis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucy T. Davis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lucy T. Davis Elementary is African American at 49.4% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucy T. Davis Elementary?
Lucy T. Davis 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 Lucy T. Davis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy T. Davis Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides Lucy T. Davis Elementary, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.