Enrollment
431
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Prospect Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Prospect Elementary
New Prospect Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Inman, South Carolina, enrolling 431 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Spartanburg 01 spends $11,417 per pupil, 22% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Inman's public schools, it stands alongside Oakland Elementary (722 students): New Prospect Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
Spartanburg 01 also operates Chapman High (1,057 students) and Campobello-Gramling School (866 students) alongside New Prospect Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Prospect Elementary compares
New Prospect Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 01, which includes New Prospect Elementary.
$11,417
Per student
-22%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is New Prospect Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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