Enrollment
556
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, SC
Red Bank Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Bank Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450270001269
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Bank Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Bank Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bank Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Bank Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Bank Elementary
Red Bank Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lexington, South Carolina, enrolling 556 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lexington's public schools, it stands alongside Midway Elementary (856 students): Red Bank Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 12.8:1).
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and River Bluff High (2,117 students) alongside Red Bank 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 Red Bank Elementary compares
Red Bank 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 49% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 54.1%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Red Bank Elementary is more 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 Red Bank 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 Red Bank Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Bank 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
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Standard public school
846 students 13.2:1 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
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 (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Red Bank Elementary
How many students attend Red Bank Elementary?
Red Bank Elementary has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bank Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 23% 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 Red Bank Elementary?
38.0% of students at Red Bank Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Bank Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Bank Elementary is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Bank Elementary?
Red Bank Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Red Bank Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bank Elementary ranks #8 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 Red Bank Elementary a good school?
Red Bank Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools. 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 Red Bank 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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