- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Piedmont, SC
Spearman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spearman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450078000072
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spearman Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spearman Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spearman Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Spearman Elementary held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450078000072 · Piedmont, SC Other · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 17.1:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Spearman Elementary held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spearman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wren High
Wren High
1,252 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- Powdersville H
Powdersville High
1,024 students
- Wren Middle
Wren Middle
910 students
- This school
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- Powdersville M
Powdersville Middle
801 students
What this shows Spearman Elementary reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spearman Elementary compares
Spearman 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 36% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$10,981
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 804 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Spearman Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 01 reports $10,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spearman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powdersville Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spearman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Piedmont
1 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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spearman Elementary
How many students attend Spearman Elementary?
Spearman Elementary has 804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Piedmont, SC. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spearman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spearman Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spearman Elementary?
47.2% of students at Spearman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spearman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spearman Elementary is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Piedmont, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spearman Elementary?
Spearman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Spearman Elementary rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Spearman Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Piedmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 01?
Besides Spearman Elementary, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Palmetto High (1,086 students), and Powdersville High (1,024 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.