- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyman, SC
Lyman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lyman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450360001504
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 750
- students enrolled
Lyman Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lyman Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 450360001504 · Lyman, SC Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 12.7:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students)
Lyman Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lyman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James F. Byrne
James F. Byrnes High
2,391 students
- Berry Shoals I 902
Berry Shoals Intermediate
902 students
- Abner Creek Ac 807
Abner Creek Academy
807 students
- James Byrnes F 792
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
792 students
- Florence Chape 781
Florence Chapel Middle
781 students
- This school 750
Lyman Elementary
750 students
What this shows Lyman Elementary reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyman Elementary compares
Lyman 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▼ 19% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,950
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 750 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Lyman Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 05 reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Shoals Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abner Creek Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Chapel Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyman Elementary
How many students attend Lyman Elementary?
Lyman Elementary has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyman, SC. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% 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 Lyman Elementary?
60.2% of students at Lyman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lyman Elementary is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Lyman, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman Elementary?
Lyman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Spartanburg 05?
Besides Lyman Elementary, Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students), and Abner Creek Academy (807 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.