- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Tega Cay Elementary held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 450390001652 · Tega Cay, SC Other · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 13.8:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Tega Cay Elementary held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tega Cay 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 743
Tega Cay Elementary
743 students
What this shows Tega Cay Elementary reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tega Cay Elementary compares
Tega Cay 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for York 04 reports $12,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.