Enrollment
63
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Palmetto School compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Palmetto School
The Palmetto School is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 63 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 88.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of South Carolina schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (29%) (diversity index 58/100).
Among Rock Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion (806 students): The Palmetto School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 17.5:1).
York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students) and Northwestern High (1,822 students) alongside The Palmetto School.
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 The Palmetto School compares
The Palmetto School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 03, which includes The Palmetto School.
$13,531
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is The Palmetto School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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