- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pendleton, SC
Pendleton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pendleton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450087000091
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pendleton Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pendleton Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pendleton, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450087000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Pendleton Elementary grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 450087000091 · Pendleton, SC Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 16.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High (924 students)
Pendleton Elementary grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pendleton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High
924 students
- This school
Pendleton Elementary
547 students
- Mt. Lebanon El
Mt. Lebanon Elementary
459 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
453 students
- La France Elem
La France Elementary
450 students
- Townville Elem 243
Townville Elementary
243 students
What this shows Pendleton Elementary reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pendleton Elementary compares
Pendleton Elementary is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$14,724
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 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Pendleton Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 04 reports $14,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pendleton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Lebanon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La France Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townville Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pendleton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Pendleton
2 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pendleton Elementary
How many students attend Pendleton Elementary?
Pendleton Elementary has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pendleton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pendleton Elementary?
100.0% of students at Pendleton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pendleton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pendleton Elementary is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Pendleton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pendleton Elementary?
Pendleton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Pendleton Elementary rank among schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pendleton, 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 04?
Besides Pendleton Elementary, Anderson 04 also operates Pendleton High (924 students), Mt. Lebanon Elementary (459 students), and Riverside Middle (453 students). See the Anderson 04 district page for the complete list.