- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ninety Six, SC
Ninety Six Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ninety Six Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450240000602
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ninety Six Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ninety Six · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ninety Six Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ninety Six Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ninety Six, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 52 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450240000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ninety Six Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450240000602 · Ninety Six, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 12.5:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ninety Six High (423 students)
Ninety Six Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ninety Six Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ninety Six Hig
Ninety Six High
423 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle
354 students
- This school
Ninety Six Elementary
299 students
- Ninety Six Pri
Ninety Six Primary
283 students
What this shows Ninety Six Elementary reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ninety Six Elementary compares
Ninety Six Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 22% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,391
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Ninety Six Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 52 reports $13,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ninety Six Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety Six High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninety Six Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ninety Six Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ninety Six Elementary
How many students attend Ninety Six Elementary?
Ninety Six Elementary has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ninety Six, SC. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninety Six Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninety Six Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Ninety Six Elementary?
57.5% of students at Ninety Six Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ninety Six Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ninety Six Elementary is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Ninety Six, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ninety Six Elementary?
Ninety Six Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Ninety Six Elementary rank among public schools in Ninety Six?
By Resource Investment Index, Ninety Six Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ninety Six, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greenwood 52?
Besides Ninety Six Elementary, Greenwood 52 also operates Ninety Six High (423 students), Edgewood Middle (354 students), and Ninety Six Primary (283 students). See the Greenwood 52 district page for the complete list.