Enrollment
234
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 450336000929
South Kilbourne Elementary — Columbia, SC
Federal NCES profile for South Kilbourne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Richland 01 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Kilbourne Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Kilbourne Elementary reports 234 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% above the South Carolina average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 234 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richland 01 spends $22,848 per pupil district-wide, above the South Carolina average of $17,182 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.1% from local sources (property taxes), 28.3% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Kilbourne Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,848
per pupil, district-wide
— above South Carolina avg of $17,182
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 234 Top 11% in South Carolina — larger than 89% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +35% vs state
NCES ID 450336000929
Student demographics
African American 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
White 9.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 234:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.5%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland 01, which includes South Kilbourne Elementary.
$22,848
Per student
+33%
vs South Carolina
Avg $17,182
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 28.3%
Federal 13.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about South Kilbourne Elementary
How many students attend South Kilbourne Elementary?
South Kilbourne Elementary has 234 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbia, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Kilbourne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Kilbourne Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Kilbourne Elementary?
100.0% of students at South Kilbourne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Kilbourne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Kilbourne Elementary is African American at 69.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Kilbourne Elementary?
South Kilbourne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.