- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Union, SC
Walhalla Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walhalla Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450306000834
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walhalla Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 612
- students enrolled
Walhalla Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Walhalla Elementary held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 450306000834 · West Union, SC Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 13.6:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
Walhalla Elementary held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Walhalla Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walhalla High
Walhalla High
1,118 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
1,051 students
- Walhalla Middl
Walhalla Middle
857 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle
829 students
- West-Oak High
West-Oak High
735 students
- This school
Walhalla Elementary
612 students
What this shows Walhalla Elementary reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walhalla Elementary compares
Walhalla 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▼ 13% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,323
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Walhalla Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walhalla Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walhalla Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walhalla Elementary
How many students attend Walhalla Elementary?
Walhalla Elementary has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Union, SC. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walhalla Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walhalla Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Walhalla Elementary?
64.4% of students at Walhalla Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walhalla Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walhalla Elementary is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in West Union, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walhalla Elementary?
Walhalla Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides Walhalla Elementary, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.