- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blythewood, SC
Round Top Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Round Top Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450339000814
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Round Top Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Blythewood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Round Top Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Round Top Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Blythewood, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Round Top Elementary shrank from 673 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 450339000814 · Blythewood, SC Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 12.6:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Round Top Elementary shrank from 673 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Round Top Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- This school 581
Round Top Elementary
581 students
What this shows Round Top Elementary reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Round Top Elementary compares
Round Top Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 43% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,024
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
White 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Round Top Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Round Top Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Round Top Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Blythewood
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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Round Top Elementary
How many students attend Round Top Elementary?
Round Top Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blythewood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Round Top Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Round Top Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 12% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Round Top Elementary?
42.5% of students at Round Top Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Round Top Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Round Top Elementary is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Blythewood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Round Top Elementary?
Round Top 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 Round Top Elementary rank among schools in Blythewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Round Top Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Blythewood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blythewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 02?
Besides Round Top Elementary, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.