Enrollment
743
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tega Cay, SC
Tega Cay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tega Cay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390001652
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tega Cay Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tega Cay · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tega Cay Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tega Cay Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tega Cay, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tega Cay Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tega Cay Elementary
Tega Cay Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tega Cay, South Carolina, enrolling 743 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students) and Nation Ford High (1,921 students) alongside Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay Elementary compares
Tega Cay 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 83% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
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
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,810
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 62.9%
Asian 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Tega Cay Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 04, which includes Tega Cay Elementary.
$11,810
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 44.3%
Federal 7.5%
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 Tega Cay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nation Ford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tega Cay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 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 (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tega Cay Elementary
How many students attend Tega Cay Elementary?
Tega Cay Elementary has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tega Cay, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tega Cay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay Elementary?
12.3% of students at Tega Cay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tega Cay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tega Cay Elementary is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Tega Cay, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tega Cay Elementary?
Tega Cay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Tega Cay Elementary rank among public schools in Tega Cay?
By Resource Investment Index, Tega Cay Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tega Cay, 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 Tega Cay on the city page.
Is Tega Cay Elementary a good school?
Tega Cay Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 York 04?
Besides Tega Cay 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.
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