- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Starr, SC
Starr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Starr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450084000087
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starr Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 525
- students enrolled
Starr Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Anderson 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450084000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Starr Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 450084000087 · Starr, SC Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescent High (819 students)
Starr Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Starr Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescent High
Crescent High
819 students
- Starr-Iva Midd
Starr-Iva Middle
616 students
- This school
Starr Elementary
525 students
- Flat Rock Elem
Flat Rock Elementary
429 students
- Iva Elementary
Iva Elementary
383 students
What this shows Starr Elementary reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starr Elementary compares
Starr 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$12,976
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Starr Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 03 reports $12,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starr Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starr-Iva Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iva Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starr Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Starr Elementary
How many students attend Starr Elementary?
Starr Elementary has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Starr, SC. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% 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 Starr Elementary?
100.0% of students at Starr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Starr Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Starr, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starr Elementary?
Starr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Anderson 03?
Besides Starr Elementary, Anderson 03 also operates Crescent High (819 students), Starr-Iva Middle (616 students), and Flat Rock Elementary (429 students). See the Anderson 03 district page for the complete list.