Enrollment
853
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roebuck Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roebuck Elementary
Roebuck Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Roebuck, South Carolina, enrolling 853 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 74.8% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 853 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students) and Fairforest Middle (1,007 students) alongside Roebuck 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 Roebuck Elementary compares
Roebuck 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,908
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 06, which includes Roebuck Elementary.
$12,908
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 49.3%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~853 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Roebuck on the city page.
Is Roebuck Elementary a good school?
Roebuck Elementary earns 43/100 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 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.
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