Enrollment
1,621
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is a large combined-grade school in Simpsonville, South Carolina, enrolling 1,621 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.6% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,621 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Simpsonville's public schools, it stands alongside Mauldin Elementary (1,036 students): Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 18.5:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill.
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 Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill compares
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,859
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~1,621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill a good school?
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. 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 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.
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