Enrollment
474
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saluda, SC
Saluda Primary
Federal NCES profile for Saluda Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450346000936
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saluda Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Saluda · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saluda Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Saluda, SC.
School address
District: Saluda 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450346000936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saluda Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saluda Primary
Saluda Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saluda, South Carolina, enrolling 474 students.
At 13.5:1, 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 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 474 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Saluda's public schools, it stands alongside Hollywood Elementary (403 students): Saluda Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 13.4:1).
Saluda 01 also operates Saluda High (714 students) and Saluda Middle (537 students) alongside Saluda Primary.
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 Saluda Primary compares
Saluda Primary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$12,073
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
African American 20.9%
White 17.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Saluda Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saluda 01, which includes Saluda Primary.
$12,073
Per student
-17%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 55.4%
Federal 17.2%
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 Saluda Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saluda Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saluda Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saluda Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Saluda
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saluda Primary
How many students attend Saluda Primary?
Saluda Primary has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saluda, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saluda Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saluda Primary is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% 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 Primary?
100.0% of students at Saluda Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saluda Primary?
The largest demographic group at Saluda Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Saluda, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saluda Primary?
Saluda Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Saluda Primary rank among public schools in Saluda?
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda Primary ranks #5 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.
Is Saluda Primary a good school?
Saluda Primary earns 38/100 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 Saluda 01?
Besides Saluda Primary, Saluda 01 also operates Saluda High (714 students), Saluda Middle (537 students), and Hollywood Elementary (403 students). See the Saluda 01 district page for the complete list.
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