- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Augusta, SC
North Augusta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Augusta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450072000032
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Augusta Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in North Augusta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Augusta Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Augusta Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Augusta, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
North Augusta Elementary shrank from 690 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 450072000032 · North Augusta, SC Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13.3:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
North Augusta Elementary shrank from 690 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Augusta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 610
North Augusta Elementary
610 students
What this shows North Augusta Elementary reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Augusta Elementary compares
North Augusta 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 58% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,967
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 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.2%
African American 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, North Augusta Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Augusta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Augusta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in North Augusta
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Augusta Elementary
How many students attend North Augusta Elementary?
North Augusta Elementary has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Augusta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Augusta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Augusta Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 North Augusta Elementary?
31.4% of students at North Augusta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Augusta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Augusta Elementary is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in North Augusta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Augusta Elementary?
North Augusta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 North Augusta Elementary rank among schools in North Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, North Augusta Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Augusta, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides North Augusta Elementary, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.