- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roebuck, SC
Roebuck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roebuck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450363000029
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roebuck Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Roebuck · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Roebuck Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roebuck Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Roebuck, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450363000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Roebuck Elementary held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 450363000029 · Roebuck, SC Other · MID · TRAD
853 enr · 14.5:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dorman High (3,920 students)
Roebuck Elementary held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Roebuck Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dorman High
Dorman High
3,920 students
- Fairforest Mid 1,007
Fairforest Middle
1,007 students
- This school 853
Roebuck Elementary
853 students
- Fairforest Ele 805
Fairforest Elementary
805 students
- R. P. Dawkins 800
R. P. Dawkins Middle
800 students
- L. E. Gable Mi 760
L. E. Gable Middle
760 students
What this shows Roebuck Elementary reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roebuck Elementary compares
Roebuck 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$14,109
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Roebuck Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 06 reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roebuck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. P. Dawkins Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. E. Gable Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roebuck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~853 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roebuck Elementary
How many students attend Roebuck Elementary?
Roebuck Elementary has 853 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roebuck, SC. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roebuck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roebuck Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roebuck Elementary?
74.8% of students at Roebuck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roebuck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roebuck Elementary is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Roebuck, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roebuck Elementary?
Roebuck Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Roebuck Elementary rank among public schools in Roebuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Roebuck Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Roebuck, 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 Spartanburg 06?
Besides Roebuck Elementary, Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students), Fairforest Middle (1,007 students), and Fairforest Elementary (805 students). See the Spartanburg 06 district page for the complete list.