Enrollment
818
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clover, SC
Oakridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450384001672
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Clover · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakridge Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Clover, SC.
School address
District: York 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450384001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakridge Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakridge Elementary
Oakridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clover, South Carolina, enrolling 818 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.4% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 818 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Clover's public schools, it stands alongside Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students): Oakridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
York 02 also operates Clover High (2,713 students) and Oakridge Middle (1,146 students) alongside Oakridge 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 Oakridge Elementary compares
Oakridge 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 64% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 70.4%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Oakridge Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 02, which includes Oakridge Elementary.
$13,027
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 40.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 Oakridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowders Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clover Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larne Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Clover
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crowders Creek Elementary
Standard public school
1,104 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Larne Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 12:1 students per teacher
Griggs Road Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Kinard Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Bethany Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Bethel Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~818 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakridge Elementary
How many students attend Oakridge Elementary?
Oakridge Elementary has 818 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clover, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakridge Elementary?
26.4% of students at Oakridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakridge Elementary is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Clover, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakridge Elementary?
Oakridge 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 Oakridge Elementary rank among schools in Clover?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Clover, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clover on the city page.
Is Oakridge Elementary a good school?
Oakridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 York 02?
Besides Oakridge Elementary, York 02 also operates Clover High (2,713 students), Oakridge Middle (1,146 students), and Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students). See the York 02 district page for the complete list.
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