Enrollment
798
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simpsonville, SC
Simpsonville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Simpsonville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450231000526
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simpsonville Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Simpsonville Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simpsonville Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simpsonville Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simpsonville Elementary
Simpsonville Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Simpsonville, South Carolina, enrolling 798 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 62.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 798 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Simpsonville's public schools, it stands alongside Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill (1,621 students): Simpsonville Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.7:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Simpsonville Elementary.
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 Simpsonville Elementary compares
Simpsonville Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▼ 16% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,859
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 47.6%
African American 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Simpsonville Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Simpsonville Elementary.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Simpsonville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simpsonville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Simpsonville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Standard public school
1,621 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Mauldin Elementary
Standard public school
1,036 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Monarch Elementary
Standard public school
870 students 16.4:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~798 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Simpsonville Elementary
How many students attend Simpsonville Elementary?
Simpsonville Elementary has 798 students enrolled. It is a public school in Simpsonville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpsonville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpsonville Elementary is 16:1, which is 12% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simpsonville Elementary?
62.2% of students at Simpsonville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpsonville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Simpsonville Elementary is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpsonville Elementary?
Simpsonville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Simpsonville Elementary rank among schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Simpsonville Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Simpsonville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Simpsonville on the city page.
Is Simpsonville Elementary a good school?
Simpsonville Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools. 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 Greenville 01?
Besides Simpsonville Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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