- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, SC
North Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450213000432
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Vista Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Vista Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Vista Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
North Vista Elementary shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 450213000432 · Florence, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
North Vista Elementary shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 446
North Vista Elementary
446 students
What this shows North Vista Elementary reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Vista Elementary compares
North Vista 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$14,162
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 221 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, North Vista Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Florence
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Standard public school
756 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mclaurin Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Child Development Center at Woods Road
Standard public school
189 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
R.N. Beck Child Development Center
Standard public school
168 students 12.9:1 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Vista Elementary
How many students attend North Vista Elementary?
North Vista Elementary has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Vista Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 36% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 42% 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 Vista Elementary?
100.0% of students at North Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Vista Elementary is African American at 90.6% of enrollment, in Florence, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Vista Elementary?
North Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Vista Elementary rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, North Vista Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides North Vista Elementary, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.