Enrollment
616
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seneca, SC
Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450306000825
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Seneca, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Elementary
Northside Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Seneca, South Carolina, enrolling 616 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 616 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Seneca's public schools, it stands alongside Blue Ridge Elementary (579 students): Northside Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 11.4:1).
Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students) and Seneca High (1,051 students) alongside Northside Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northside Elementary compares
Northside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▼ 12% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Northside Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconee 01, which includes Northside Elementary.
$13,875
Per student
-5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 39.2%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Northside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Seneca
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~616 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seneca, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 14% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% 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 Northside Elementary?
65.3% of students at Northside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Seneca, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northside Elementary rank among schools in Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Seneca, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seneca on the city page.
Is Northside Elementary a good school?
Northside Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides Northside Elementary, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.
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