- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irmo, SC
Oak Pointe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Pointe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450282001054
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Pointe Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Irmo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Pointe Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Pointe Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Irmo, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282001054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Oak Pointe Elementary shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 450282001054 · Irmo, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 9.7:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Oak Pointe Elementary shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Oak Pointe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- This school 484
Oak Pointe Elementary
484 students
What this shows Oak Pointe Elementary reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Pointe Elementary compares
Oak Pointe 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 41% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,799
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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Oak Pointe Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Pointe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Pointe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Irmo
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
H. E. Corley Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Irmo Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Dutch Fork Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
River Springs Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 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 (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Pointe Elementary
How many students attend Oak Pointe Elementary?
Oak Pointe Elementary has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irmo, SC. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Pointe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Pointe Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 32% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 38% 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 Oak Pointe Elementary?
44.0% of students at Oak Pointe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Pointe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Pointe Elementary is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Irmo, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Pointe Elementary?
Oak Pointe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Oak Pointe Elementary rank among schools in Irmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Pointe Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Irmo, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irmo on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Oak Pointe Elementary, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Chapin High (1,617 students), and Irmo High (1,272 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.