- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wellford, SC
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Wellford Academy of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450360001021
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 654
- students enrolled
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.8 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 450360001021 · Wellford, SC Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 14.9:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students)
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.8 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James F. Byrne
James F. Byrnes High
2,391 students
- Berry Shoals I 902
Berry Shoals Intermediate
902 students
- Abner Creek Ac 807
Abner Creek Academy
807 students
- James Byrnes F 792
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
792 students
- Florence Chape 781
Florence Chapel Middle
781 students
- This school 654
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
654 students
What this shows Wellford Academy of Science and Technology reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellford Academy of Science and Technology compares
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 4% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,950
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 05 reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellford Academy of Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Shoals Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abner Creek Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Chapel Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellford Academy of Science and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
How many students attend Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wellford, SC. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is 14.9:1, which is 4% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
76.6% of students at Wellford Academy of Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Wellford, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Spartanburg 05?
Besides Wellford Academy of Science and Technology, Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students), and Abner Creek Academy (807 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.