- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, SC
North Pointe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Pointe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450090001576
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pointe Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pointe Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pointe Elementary ranks #5 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450090001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
North Pointe Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 450090001576 · Anderson, SC Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 14.8:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students)
North Pointe Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Pointe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T. L. Hanna Hi
T. L. Hanna High
1,899 students
- Westside High
Westside High
1,687 students
- Robert Anderso
Robert Anderson Middle
1,134 students
- Glenview Middl 677
Glenview Middle
677 students
- Midway Element 675
Midway Elementary
675 students
- This school 504
North Pointe Elementary
504 students
What this shows North Pointe Elementary reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Pointe Elementary compares
North Pointe 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 51% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,515
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 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, North Pointe Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 05 reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Pointe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. L. Hanna High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Anderson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenview Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pointe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Anderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Concord Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mclees Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nevitt Forest Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Pointe Elementary
How many students attend North Pointe Elementary?
North Pointe Elementary has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pointe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pointe Elementary is 14.8:1, 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 North Pointe Elementary?
36.4% of students at North Pointe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pointe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Pointe Elementary is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pointe Elementary?
North Pointe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Pointe Elementary rank among schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pointe Elementary ranks #5 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 05?
Besides North Pointe Elementary, Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students), Westside High (1,687 students), and Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students). See the Anderson 05 district page for the complete list.