- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pacolet, SC
Pacolet Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pacolet Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450354001008
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacolet Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 429
- students enrolled
Pacolet Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Spartanburg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450354001008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Pacolet Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 450354001008 · Pacolet, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Broome High (865 students)
Pacolet Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pacolet Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Broome High
Broome High
865 students
- Clifdale Middl
Clifdale Middle
605 students
- Cowpens Elemen
Cowpens Elementary
460 students
- This school
Pacolet Elementary
429 students
- Cannons Elemen
Cannons Elementary
389 students
What this shows Pacolet Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacolet Elementary compares
Pacolet Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$14,636
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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Pacolet Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 03 reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacolet Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifdale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cowpens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cannons Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacolet Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacolet Elementary
How many students attend Pacolet Elementary?
Pacolet Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pacolet, SC. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacolet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacolet Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacolet Elementary?
100.0% of students at Pacolet Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacolet Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pacolet Elementary is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Pacolet, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacolet Elementary?
Pacolet Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Spartanburg 03?
Besides Pacolet Elementary, Spartanburg 03 also operates Broome High (865 students), Clifdale Middle (605 students), and Cowpens Elementary (460 students). See the Spartanburg 03 district page for the complete list.