- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olanta, SC
Olanta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olanta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450219000454
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olanta Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 198
- students enrolled
Olanta Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Florence 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450219000454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Olanta Elementary shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 450219000454 · Olanta, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High (492 students)
Olanta Elementary shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Olanta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High
492 students
- Scranton Eleme
Scranton Elementary
389 students
- J. Paul Truluc
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
385 students
- Lake City Earl
Lake City Early Childhood Center
357 students
- J. C. Lynch El
J. C. Lynch Elementary
353 students
- This school
Olanta Elementary
198 students
What this shows Olanta Elementary reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olanta Elementary compares
Olanta 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$15,537
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.1%
White 32.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Olanta Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 03 reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olanta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scranton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake City Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. C. Lynch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olanta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olanta Elementary
How many students attend Olanta Elementary?
Olanta Elementary has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olanta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olanta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olanta Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 27% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 34% 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 Olanta Elementary?
100.0% of students at Olanta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olanta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olanta Elementary is African American at 60.1% of enrollment, in Olanta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olanta Elementary?
Olanta 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).
What other schools are in Florence 03?
Besides Olanta Elementary, Florence 03 also operates Lake City High (492 students), Scranton Elementary (389 students), and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet (385 students). See the Florence 03 district page for the complete list.