- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamston, SC
Palmetto Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450078001324
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Williamston, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078001324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Palmetto Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 450078001324 · Williamston, SC Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 13.3:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Palmetto Elementary held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Palmetto Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wren High
Wren High
1,252 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- Powdersville H
Powdersville High
1,024 students
- Wren Middle
Wren Middle
910 students
- Spearman Eleme
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- This school
Palmetto Elementary
572 students
What this shows Palmetto Elementary reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto Elementary compares
Palmetto 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 3% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Palmetto Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 01 reports $10,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmetto Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Williamston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Elementary
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary?
Palmetto Elementary has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Palmetto Elementary?
76.3% of students at Palmetto Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palmetto Elementary is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Williamston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto Elementary?
Palmetto Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Palmetto Elementary rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Williamston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Anderson 01?
Besides Palmetto Elementary, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Palmetto High (1,086 students), and Powdersville High (1,024 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.