Enrollment
22
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450000401246
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #19 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle ranks #19 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Deaf & Blind School · South Carolina
NCES ID 450000401246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
What stands out at Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle
Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle is a small combined-grade school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, enrolling 22 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of South Carolina schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 110 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Spartanburg's public schools, it stands alongside High Point Academy (1,208 students): Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Deaf & Blind School also operates Cedar Springs Academy (42 students) and Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/Middle (41 students) alongside Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle.
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 Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle compares
Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 22 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
40.9%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 45.5%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
How Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sc School for the Deaf High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sc School for the Blind High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 3.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 1.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 2.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle
How many students attend Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle?
Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle has 22 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Spartanburg, SC.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle?
Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle ranks #19 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
Is Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle a good school?
Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest 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 Deaf & Blind School?
Besides Sc School for the Blind Elementary/Middle, Deaf & Blind School also operates Cedar Springs Academy (42 students), Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/Middle (41 students), and Sc School for the Deaf High (31 students). See the Deaf & Blind School district page for the complete list.
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