- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Hill, SC
Mount Gallant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mount Gallant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450387001145
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Gallant Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Gallant Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Gallant Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mount Gallant Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 450387001145 · Rock Hill, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 13:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
Mount Gallant Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mount Gallant Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- This school 469
Mount Gallant Elementary
469 students
What this shows Mount Gallant Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Gallant Elementary compares
Mount Gallant 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 74% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,182
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Mount Gallant Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Gallant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Gallant Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Hill
3 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Gallant Elementary
How many students attend Mount Gallant Elementary?
Mount Gallant Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Gallant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Gallant Elementary is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Mount Gallant Elementary?
19.6% of students at Mount Gallant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Gallant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mount Gallant Elementary is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Gallant Elementary?
Mount Gallant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mount Gallant Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Gallant Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides Mount Gallant Elementary, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.