- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Hill, SC
Mount Holly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mount Holly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450387001516
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Holly Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #8 of 14
- schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Holly Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Holly Elementary ranks #8 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mount Holly Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450387001516 · Rock Hill, SC Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
Mount Holly Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mount Holly 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 514
Mount Holly Elementary
514 students
What this shows Mount Holly Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Holly Elementary compares
Mount Holly 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
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 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Mount Holly 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 Holly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Holly 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 other schools in Rock Hill
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
York Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,672 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Riverwalk Academy
Standard public school
755 students 12:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Old Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Richmond Drive Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 12.6:1 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Holly Elementary
How many students attend Mount Holly Elementary?
Mount Holly Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Holly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Holly Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Holly Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mount Holly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Holly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mount Holly Elementary is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Holly Elementary?
Mount Holly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Holly Elementary rank among schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Holly Elementary ranks #8 of 14 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 schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides Mount Holly 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.