- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pendleton, SC
Mt. Lebanon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Lebanon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450087001492
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Lebanon Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Lebanon Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Lebanon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pendleton, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450087001492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Mt. Lebanon Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 450087001492 · Pendleton, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 14.3:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High (924 students)
Mt. Lebanon Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mt. Lebanon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High
924 students
- Pendleton Elem
Pendleton Elementary
547 students
- This school
Mt. Lebanon Elementary
459 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
453 students
- La France Elem
La France Elementary
450 students
- Townville Elem 243
Townville Elementary
243 students
What this shows Mt. Lebanon Elementary reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Lebanon Elementary compares
Mt. Lebanon 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 39% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,724
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Mt. Lebanon Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 04 reports $14,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Lebanon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La France Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Lebanon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Pendleton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Lebanon Elementary
How many students attend Mt. Lebanon Elementary?
Mt. Lebanon Elementary has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pendleton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Lebanon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Lebanon Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 0% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Lebanon Elementary?
45.2% of students at Mt. Lebanon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Lebanon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Lebanon Elementary is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Pendleton, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Lebanon Elementary?
Mt. Lebanon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mt. Lebanon Elementary rank among schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Lebanon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pendleton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Anderson 04?
Besides Mt. Lebanon Elementary, Anderson 04 also operates Pendleton High (924 students), Pendleton Elementary (547 students), and Riverside Middle (453 students). See the Anderson 04 district page for the complete list.