- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, SC
Van Wyck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Van Wyck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450258001712
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Wyck Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Wyck Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wyck Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Lancaster, SC.
School address
District: Lancaster 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450258001712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Van Wyck Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 450258001712 · Lancaster, SC Other · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 16.7:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Land High (1,905 students)
Van Wyck Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Van Wyck Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Land Hi
Indian Land High
1,905 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
1,390 students
- Indian Land In
Indian Land Intermediate
1,181 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary
1,161 students
- Indian Land Mi
Indian Land Middle
1,102 students
- This school
Van Wyck Elementary
820 students
What this shows Van Wyck Elementary reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Wyck Elementary compares
Van Wyck 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 68% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,216
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Van Wyck Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster 01 reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Wyck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Wyck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Buford Elementary
Standard public school
792 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Erwin Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Clinton Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Brooklyn Springs Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Wyck Elementary
How many students attend Van Wyck Elementary?
Van Wyck Elementary has 820 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, SC. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Wyck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Wyck Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Wyck Elementary?
23.9% of students at Van Wyck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Wyck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Van Wyck Elementary is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Lancaster, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Wyck Elementary?
Van Wyck Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Van Wyck Elementary rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wyck Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Lancaster, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster 01?
Besides Van Wyck Elementary, Lancaster 01 also operates Indian Land High (1,905 students), Lancaster High (1,390 students), and Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students). See the Lancaster 01 district page for the complete list.