- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boiling Springs, SC
Shoally Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shoally Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450351001669
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoally Creek Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Boiling Springs · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoally Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoally Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Boiling Springs, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351001669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Shoally Creek Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 450351001669 · Boiling Springs, SC Other · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 19.5:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Shoally Creek Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Shoally Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- This school 742
Shoally Creek Elementary
742 students
What this shows Shoally Creek Elementary reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoally Creek Elementary compares
Shoally Creek 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▼ 5% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$10,785
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 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Shoally Creek Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shoally Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoally Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Boiling Springs
3 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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoally Creek Elementary
How many students attend Shoally Creek Elementary?
Shoally Creek Elementary has 742 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boiling Springs, SC. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoally Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoally Creek Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 36% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shoally Creek Elementary?
70.6% of students at Shoally Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoally Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shoally Creek Elementary is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Boiling Springs, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoally Creek Elementary?
Shoally Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Shoally Creek Elementary rank among schools in Boiling Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoally Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Boiling Springs, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boiling Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Besides Shoally Creek Elementary, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.