Enrollment
804
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spearman Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spearman Elementary
Spearman Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Piedmont, South Carolina, enrolling 804 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 804 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #89.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 804 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Anderson 01 spends $10,372 per pupil, 29% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Piedmont's public schools, it stands alongside Wren Elementary (646 students): Spearman Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.5:1).
Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students) and Palmetto High (1,086 students) alongside Spearman Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spearman Elementary compares
Spearman Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 01, which includes Spearman Elementary.
$10,372
Per student
-29%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 49.8%
Federal 13.2%
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.
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
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Spearman Elementary a good school?
Spearman Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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