- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inman, SC
New Prospect Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Prospect Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450348000987
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Prospect Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Inman · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Prospect Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Prospect Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Inman, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450348000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
New Prospect Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450348000987 · Inman, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.1:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Chapman High (1,057 students)
New Prospect Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
New Prospect Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chapman High
Chapman High
1,057 students
- Campobello-Gra
Campobello-Gramling School
866 students
- Inman Elementa
Inman Elementary
565 students
- Landrum High
Landrum High
526 students
- Holly Springs-
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary
503 students
- This school
New Prospect Elementary
431 students
What this shows New Prospect Elementary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Prospect Elementary compares
New Prospect 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▼ 10% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,970
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, New Prospect Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 01 reports $11,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Prospect Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campobello-Gramling School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landrum High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Prospect Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Inman
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Prospect Elementary
How many students attend New Prospect Elementary?
New Prospect Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inman, SC. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Prospect Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Prospect Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 8% 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 New Prospect Elementary?
66.4% of students at New Prospect Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Prospect Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Prospect Elementary is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Inman, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Prospect Elementary?
New Prospect Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 New Prospect Elementary rank among schools in Inman?
By Resource Investment Index, New Prospect Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Inman, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Inman on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 01?
Besides New Prospect Elementary, Spartanburg 01 also operates Chapman High (1,057 students), Campobello-Gramling School (866 students), and Inman Elementary (565 students). See the Spartanburg 01 district page for the complete list.