- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenwood, SC
Merrywood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Merrywood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450234000588
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrywood Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrywood Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrywood Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Merrywood Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 450234000588 · Greenwood, SC Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Merrywood Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Merrywood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
Emerald High
887 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle
692 students
- Dr. Benjamin E 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- Brewer Middle 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- This school 562
Merrywood Elementary
562 students
What this shows Merrywood Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrywood Elementary compares
Merrywood 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$13,530
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Merrywood Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrywood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrywood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Greenwood
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Mathews Elementary
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529 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Woodfields Elementary
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521 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
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Pinecrest Elementary
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379 students 9.7:1 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrywood Elementary
How many students attend Merrywood Elementary?
Merrywood Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenwood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrywood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrywood Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Merrywood Elementary?
100.0% of students at Merrywood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrywood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Merrywood Elementary is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrywood Elementary?
Merrywood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Merrywood Elementary rank among schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrywood Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Greenwood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood 50?
Besides Merrywood Elementary, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Emerald High (887 students), and Westview Middle (692 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.