- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Hill, SC
The Palmetto School
Federal NCES profile for The Palmetto School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450387001006Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Palmetto School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Palmetto School has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Palmetto School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
The Palmetto School grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+132.0%).
Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 450387001006 · Rock Hill, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
63 enr · 15.8:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
The Palmetto School grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+132.0%). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
The Palmetto School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- This school 63
The Palmetto School
63 students
What this shows The Palmetto School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Palmetto School compares
The Palmetto School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 19% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
White 28.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, The Palmetto School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Palmetto School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Palmetto School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Hill
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Palmetto School
How many students attend The Palmetto School?
The Palmetto School has 63 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Palmetto School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Palmetto School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Palmetto School?
88.0% of students at The Palmetto School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Palmetto School?
The largest demographic group at The Palmetto School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Palmetto School?
The Palmetto School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Palmetto School rank among elementary schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, The Palmetto School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides The Palmetto School, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.