- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anderson, SC
Southwood Academy for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Southwood Academy for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450090001574
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwood Academy for the Arts earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwood Academy for the Arts has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Academy for the Arts ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450090001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Southwood Academy for the Arts held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450090001574 · Anderson, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 11.1:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students)
Southwood Academy for the Arts held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southwood Academy for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T. L. Hanna Hi
T. L. Hanna High
1,899 students
- Westside High
Westside High
1,687 students
- Robert Anderso
Robert Anderson Middle
1,134 students
- Glenview Middl 677
Glenview Middle
677 students
- Midway Element 675
Midway Elementary
675 students
- This school 409
Southwood Academy for the Arts
409 students
What this shows Southwood Academy for the Arts reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwood Academy for the Arts compares
Southwood Academy for the Arts 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 31% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,515
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Southwood Academy for the Arts is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 05 reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwood Academy for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. L. Hanna High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Anderson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenview Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwood Academy for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Anderson
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Academy for the Arts
How many students attend Southwood Academy for the Arts?
Southwood Academy for the Arts has 409 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anderson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Academy for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Academy for the Arts is 11.1:1, which is 22% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwood Academy for the Arts?
51.3% of students at Southwood Academy for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwood Academy for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Southwood Academy for the Arts is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwood Academy for the Arts?
Southwood Academy for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Southwood Academy for the Arts rank among middle schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Academy for the Arts ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 05?
Besides Southwood Academy for the Arts, Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students), Westside High (1,687 students), and Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students). See the Anderson 05 district page for the complete list.