- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simpsonville, SC
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Federal NCES profile for Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450231001517
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill has class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill ranks #3 of 5 schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill held near 1,639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.5 → 102.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 450231001517 · Simpsonville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
1,621 enr · 15.7:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill held near 1,639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.5 → 102.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
1,621 students
What this shows Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill reports 1,621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill compares
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 59% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,621 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,621
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,375
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Simpsonville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mauldin Elementary
Standard public school
1,036 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Monarch Elementary
Standard public school
870 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Simpsonville Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
How many students attend Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill has 1,621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Simpsonville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,698 (2022-23) → 1,639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is 15.7:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
30.6% of students at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
The largest demographic group at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill rank among schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill ranks #3 of 5 schools in Simpsonville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Simpsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.