- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Mill, SC
Springfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390000666
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Fort Mill · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Mill, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Springfield Elementary grew from 841 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 66.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 450390000666 · Fort Mill, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 12.1:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Springfield Elementary grew from 841 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 66.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Springfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High
2,115 students
- Nation Ford Hi
Nation Ford High
1,921 students
- Catawba Ridge
Catawba Ridge High School
1,704 students
- Pleasant Knoll
Pleasant Knoll Middle
916 students
- Gold Hill Midd
Gold Hill Middle
877 students
- This school 798
Springfield Elementary
798 students
What this shows Springfield Elementary reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Elementary compares
Springfield Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 58% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,290
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Asian 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Springfield Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 04 reports $12,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nation Ford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Mill
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Elementary
How many students attend Springfield Elementary?
Springfield Elementary has 798 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Mill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 23% 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 Springfield Elementary?
31.2% of students at Springfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Elementary is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Fort Mill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Elementary?
Springfield Elementary 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 Springfield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fort Mill?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Mill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Mill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 04?
Besides Springfield Elementary, York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students), Nation Ford High (1,921 students), and Catawba Ridge High School (1,704 students). See the York 04 district page for the complete list.