- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Simpsonville, SC
Plain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450231001336
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plain Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Plain Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plain Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Plain Elementary held near 966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 450231001336 · Simpsonville, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
975 enr · 17.4:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Plain Elementary held near 966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Plain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Plain Elementary
975 students
What this shows Plain Elementary reports 975 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plain Elementary compares
Plain 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 37% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 975 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
975
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,375
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
African American 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Plain Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Simpsonville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~975 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plain Elementary
How many students attend Plain Elementary?
Plain Elementary has 975 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Simpsonville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 966 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plain Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plain Elementary?
46.9% of students at Plain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plain Elementary is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plain Elementary?
Plain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Plain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Plain Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Simpsonville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Simpsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Plain Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.