- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newberry, SC
Reuben Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Reuben Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450303000811
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reuben Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Newberry · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Reuben Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reuben Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Newberry, SC.
School address
District: Newberry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450303000811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Reuben Elementary held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 450303000811 · Newberry, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 16.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberry High (837 students)
Reuben Elementary held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Reuben 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 150
Reuben Elementary
150 students
What this shows Reuben Elementary reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reuben Elementary compares
Reuben 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Reuben 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 Reuben Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newberry Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reuben 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
Similar other schools in Newberry
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reuben Elementary
How many students attend Reuben Elementary?
Reuben Elementary has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newberry, SC. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reuben Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Reuben Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reuben Elementary?
100.0% of students at Reuben Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reuben Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Reuben Elementary is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Newberry, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reuben Elementary?
Reuben Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Reuben Elementary rank among schools in Newberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Reuben Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Newberry, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newberry on the city page.
What other schools are in Newberry 01?
Besides Reuben 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.