- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, SC
New Providence Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Providence Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450270001525
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Providence Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #8 of 20
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Providence Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Providence Elementary ranks #8 of 20 public schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
New Providence Elementary held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 450270001525 · Lexington, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 14.7:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
New Providence Elementary held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
New Providence Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 810
New Providence Elementary
810 students
What this shows New Providence Elementary reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Providence Elementary compares
New Providence 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 84% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,591
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Asian 9.5%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, New Providence Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Providence Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Providence Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Lexington
1 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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Providence Elementary
How many students attend New Providence Elementary?
New Providence Elementary has 810 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Providence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Providence Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Providence Elementary?
12.0% of students at New Providence Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Providence Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Providence Elementary is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Providence Elementary?
New Providence Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Providence Elementary rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, New Providence Elementary ranks #8 of 20 public schools in Lexington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides New Providence Elementary, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.