- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dillon, SC
Stewart Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450192000384
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Heights Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Dillon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Heights Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Dillon, SC.
School address
District: Dillon 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450192000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+179 students YoY
Stewart Heights Elementary grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (+45.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+179 students YoY 450192000384 · Dillon, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 19.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillon High (804 students)
Stewart Heights Elementary grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (+45.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stewart Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillon High
Dillon High
804 students
- Dillon Middle
Dillon Middle
624 students
- Lake View High
Lake View High
483 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
423 students
- This school
Stewart Heights Elementary
393 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary
372 students
What this shows Stewart Heights Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart Heights Elementary compares
Stewart Heights 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,856
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dillon 04 reports $11,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewart Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dillon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake View High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewart Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Dillon
2 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Heights Elementary
How many students attend Stewart Heights Elementary?
Stewart Heights Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dillon, SC. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), up 179.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Heights Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 37% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stewart Heights Elementary?
100.0% of students at Stewart Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Heights Elementary?
Stewart Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Stewart Heights Elementary rank among schools in Dillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Heights Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Dillon, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dillon 04?
Besides Stewart Heights Elementary, Dillon 04 also operates Dillon High (804 students), Dillon Middle (624 students), and Lake View High (483 students). See the Dillon 04 district page for the complete list.