- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Patrick, SC
Plainview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plainview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450156000309
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainview Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
Plainview Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Plainview Elementary held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450156000309 · Patrick, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Plainview Elementary held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Plainview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
657 students
- Cheraw High
Cheraw High
603 students
- Mcbee High
Mcbee High
577 students
- Edwards Elemen
Edwards Elementary
538 students
- Chesterfield H
Chesterfield High
485 students
- This school 168
Plainview Elementary
168 students
What this shows Plainview Elementary reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainview Elementary compares
Plainview 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$13,181
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Plainview Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield 01 reports $13,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheraw High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plainview Elementary
How many students attend Plainview Elementary?
Plainview Elementary has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Patrick, SC. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plainview Elementary?
100.0% of students at Plainview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plainview Elementary is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Patrick, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainview Elementary?
Plainview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Chesterfield 01?
Besides Plainview Elementary, Chesterfield 01 also operates Central High (657 students), Cheraw High (603 students), and Mcbee High (577 students). See the Chesterfield 01 district page for the complete list.