- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prosperity, SC
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prosperity-Rikard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450303001286
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Prosperity · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prosperity-Rikard Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Prosperity, SC.
School address
District: Newberry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450303001286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 450303001286 · Prosperity, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberry High (837 students)
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newberry High
Newberry High
837 students
- Mid-Carolina H
Mid-Carolina High
681 students
- Newberry Middl
Newberry Middle
629 students
- Mid-Carolina M
Mid-Carolina Middle
553 students
- Boundary St. E
Boundary St. Elementary
429 students
- This school
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary
386 students
What this shows Prosperity-Rikard Elementary reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prosperity-Rikard Elementary compares
Prosperity-Rikard 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,625
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
African American 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Prosperity-Rikard Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newberry 01 reports $14,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prosperity-Rikard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newberry Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prosperity-Rikard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prosperity-Rikard Elementary
How many students attend Prosperity-Rikard Elementary?
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prosperity, SC. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prosperity-Rikard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prosperity-Rikard Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% 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 Prosperity-Rikard Elementary?
100.0% of students at Prosperity-Rikard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prosperity-Rikard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prosperity-Rikard Elementary is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Prosperity, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prosperity-Rikard Elementary?
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
How does Prosperity-Rikard Elementary rank among public schools in Prosperity?
By Resource Investment Index, Prosperity-Rikard Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Prosperity, 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 Newberry 01?
Besides Prosperity-Rikard Elementary, Newberry 01 also operates Newberry High (837 students), Mid-Carolina High (681 students), and Newberry Middle (629 students). See the Newberry 01 district page for the complete list.