- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Saluda Primary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450346000936 · Saluda, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Saluda High (714 students)
Saluda Primary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Saluda Primary 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
- This school
Saluda Primary
474 students
- Hollywood Elem
Hollywood Elementary
403 students
- Saluda Element
Saluda Elementary
397 students
What this shows Saluda Primary reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saluda Primary compares
Saluda Primary 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 | 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 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
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
$12,808
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 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.
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
District finance for Saluda 01 reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~474 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.