- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, SC
Mcdonald Green Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonald Green Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450258000681
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonald Green Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 14
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonald Green Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Green Elementary ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Lancaster, SC.
School address
District: Lancaster 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450258000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mcdonald Green Elementary held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450258000681 · Lancaster, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Land High (1,905 students)
Mcdonald Green Elementary held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mcdonald Green Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Land Hi
Indian Land High
1,905 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
1,390 students
- Indian Land In
Indian Land Intermediate
1,181 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary
1,161 students
- Indian Land Mi
Indian Land Middle
1,102 students
- This school 337
Mcdonald Green Elementary
337 students
What this shows Mcdonald Green Elementary reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonald Green Elementary compares
Mcdonald Green 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,216
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
African American 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Mcdonald Green Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster 01 reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdonald Green Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonald Green Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonald Green Elementary
How many students attend Mcdonald Green Elementary?
Mcdonald Green Elementary has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, SC. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Green Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Green Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonald Green Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mcdonald Green Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonald Green Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonald Green Elementary is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Lancaster, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonald Green Elementary?
Mcdonald Green Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Mcdonald Green Elementary rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Green Elementary ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster 01?
Besides Mcdonald Green Elementary, Lancaster 01 also operates Indian Land High (1,905 students), Lancaster High (1,390 students), and Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students). See the Lancaster 01 district page for the complete list.