- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boiling Springs, SC
Sugar Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450351001756
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugar Ridge Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Boiling Springs · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugar Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Boiling Springs, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351001756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sugar Ridge Elementary held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 450351001756 · Boiling Springs, SC Other · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 18.4:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Sugar Ridge Elementary held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sugar Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- This school 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- Shoally Creek 742
Shoally Creek Elementary
742 students
What this shows Sugar Ridge Elementary reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Ridge Elementary compares
Sugar Ridge 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 29% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$10,785
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 864 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Sugar Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugar Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoally Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Boiling Springs
3 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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Sugar Ridge Elementary?
Sugar Ridge Elementary has 864 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boiling Springs, SC. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Ridge Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 29% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugar Ridge Elementary?
52.2% of students at Sugar Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Ridge Elementary is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Boiling Springs, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Ridge Elementary?
Sugar Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Sugar Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Boiling Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Boiling Springs, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boiling Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Besides Sugar Ridge Elementary, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.