- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newberry, SC
Newberry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newberry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450303000812
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newberry Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Newberry · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newberry Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Newberry, SC.
School address
District: Newberry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450303000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Newberry Elementary held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450303000812 · Newberry, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberry High (837 students)
Newberry Elementary held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Newberry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newberry High
Newberry High
837 students
- Mid-Carolina H
Mid-Carolina High
681 students
- Newberry Middl
Newberry Middle
629 students
- Mid-Carolina M
Mid-Carolina Middle
553 students
- Boundary St. E
Boundary St. Elementary
429 students
- This school
Newberry Elementary
421 students
What this shows Newberry Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newberry Elementary compares
Newberry 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,625
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 11.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Newberry Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newberry 01 reports $14,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newberry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newberry Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newberry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Newberry
3 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newberry Elementary
How many students attend Newberry Elementary?
Newberry Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newberry, SC. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newberry Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Newberry Elementary?
100.0% of students at Newberry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newberry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newberry Elementary is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Newberry, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newberry Elementary?
Newberry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Newberry Elementary rank among schools in Newberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Newberry, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newberry on the city page.
What other schools are in Newberry 01?
Besides Newberry Elementary, Newberry 01 also operates Newberry High (837 students), Mid-Carolina High (681 students), and Newberry Middle (629 students). See the Newberry 01 district page for the complete list.