- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saluda, SC
Saluda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saluda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450346000979
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saluda Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Saluda · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saluda Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Saluda, SC.
School address
District: Saluda 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450346000979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Saluda Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 450346000979 · Saluda, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Saluda High (714 students)
Saluda Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Saluda Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saluda High
Saluda High
714 students
- Saluda Middle
Saluda Middle
537 students
- Saluda Primary
Saluda Primary
474 students
- Hollywood Elem
Hollywood Elementary
403 students
- This school
Saluda Elementary
397 students
What this shows Saluda Elementary reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saluda Elementary compares
Saluda 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,808
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
African American 23.4%
White 17.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Saluda Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saluda 01 reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saluda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saluda Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saluda Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saluda Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saluda Elementary
How many students attend Saluda Elementary?
Saluda Elementary has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saluda, SC. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saluda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saluda Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 21% 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 Saluda Elementary?
100.0% of students at Saluda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saluda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saluda Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Saluda, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saluda Elementary?
Saluda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Saluda Elementary rank among public schools in Saluda?
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Saluda, 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 Saluda on the city page.
What other schools are in Saluda 01?
Besides Saluda Elementary, Saluda 01 also operates Saluda High (714 students), Saluda Middle (537 students), and Saluda Primary (474 students). See the Saluda 01 district page for the complete list.