- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Effingham, SC
Savannah Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Savannah Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450213000434
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Savannah Grove Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 385
- students enrolled
Savannah Grove Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Savannah Grove Elementary shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 450213000434 · Effingham, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Savannah Grove Elementary shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Savannah Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 385
Savannah Grove Elementary
385 students
What this shows Savannah Grove Elementary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Savannah Grove Elementary compares
Savannah Grove Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.4%
White 17.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Savannah Grove Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Savannah Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Savannah Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Savannah Grove Elementary
How many students attend Savannah Grove Elementary?
Savannah Grove Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Effingham, SC. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Savannah Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Savannah Grove Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Savannah Grove Elementary?
100.0% of students at Savannah Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Savannah Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Savannah Grove Elementary is African American at 69.4% of enrollment, in Effingham, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Savannah Grove Elementary?
Savannah Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides Savannah Grove Elementary, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.