- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pelion, SC
Pelion Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pelion Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450270000721
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelion Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pelion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelion Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelion Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pelion, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Pelion Elementary held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 450270000721 · Pelion, SC Other · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Pelion Elementary held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pelion Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 642
Pelion Elementary
642 students
What this shows Pelion Elementary reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelion Elementary compares
Pelion 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
642
Bigger than 76% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$13,591
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Pelion Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelion Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelion Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Pelion
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelion Elementary
How many students attend Pelion Elementary?
Pelion Elementary has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pelion, SC. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelion Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelion Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 23% 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 Pelion Elementary?
100.0% of students at Pelion Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelion Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pelion Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Pelion, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelion Elementary?
Pelion 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 Pelion Elementary rank among public schools in Pelion?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelion Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pelion, 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 Lexington 01?
Besides Pelion Elementary, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.