Enrollment
846
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, SC
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450270000976
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hill Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hill Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 10 schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Hill Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Hill Elementary
Pleasant Hill Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lexington, South Carolina, enrolling 846 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 846 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lexington's public schools, it stands alongside Midway Elementary (856 students): Pleasant Hill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12.8:1).
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and River Bluff High (2,117 students) alongside Pleasant Hill Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pleasant Hill Elementary compares
Pleasant Hill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 85% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Pleasant Hill Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 01, which includes Pleasant Hill Elementary.
$13,017
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pleasant Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Murray Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rocky Creek Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~846 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary?
Pleasant Hill Elementary has 846 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% 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 Pleasant Hill Elementary?
11.4% of students at Pleasant Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hill Elementary is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hill Elementary?
Pleasant Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Hill Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 10 schools in Lexington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Pleasant Hill Elementary a good school?
Pleasant Hill Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Pleasant Hill 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.
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