- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg
Federal NCES profile for Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450366001664
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg has class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg ranks #3 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 450366001664 · Spartanburg, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 7.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Spartanburg High (2,164 students)
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spartanburg Hi
Spartanburg High
2,164 students
- Mccracken Midd
Mccracken Middle
937 students
- Drayton Mills 810
Drayton Mills Elementary
810 students
- Carver Middle 633
Carver Middle
633 students
- Pine St. Eleme 631
Pine St. Elementary
631 students
- This school 320
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg
320 students
What this shows Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg compares
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 2% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$18,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 07 reports $18,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccracken Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drayton Mills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg
How many students attend Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg?
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg?
The student-teacher ratio at Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg is 7.3:1, which is 49% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 54% 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 Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg?
100.0% of students at Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg?
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg ranks #3 of 19 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 schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 07?
Besides Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg, Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students), Mccracken Middle (937 students), and Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.