- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Simpsonville Elementary held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 450231000526 · Simpsonville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 16:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Simpsonville Elementary held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Simpsonville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 798
Simpsonville Elementary
798 students
What this shows Simpsonville Elementary reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simpsonville Elementary compares
Simpsonville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,375
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,133
- 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
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 (~798 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.