- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dillon, SC
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450192000382
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Dillon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Dillon, SC.
School address
District: Dillon 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450192000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
187 on latest CCD 450192000382 · Dillon, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillon High (804 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 schools in Dillon. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillon High
Dillon High
804 students
- Dillon Middle
Dillon Middle
624 students
- Lake View High
Lake View High
483 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
423 students
- Stewart Height
Stewart Heights Elementary
393 students
- This school 187
South Elementary
187 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South Elementary vs South Carolina and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.1%
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
$11,856
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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Dillon 04 reports $11,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Dillon
2 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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dillon, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 9% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elementary?
100.0% of students at South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South 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 South Elementary rank among schools in Dillon?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Dillon, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dillon 04?
Besides South Elementary, Dillon 04 also operates Dillon High (804 students), Dillon Middle (624 students), and Lake View High (483 students). See the Dillon 04 district page for the complete list.