Enrollment
810
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Providence Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Providence Elementary
New Providence Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lexington, South Carolina, enrolling 810 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 810 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lexington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow Glen Elementary (775 students): New Providence Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 12.7:1).
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and River Bluff High (2,117 students) alongside New Providence 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 Providence Elementary compares
New Providence 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,017
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 01, which includes New Providence Elementary.
$13,017
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is New Providence Elementary a good school?
New Providence Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 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.
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