- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Easley, SC
West End Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West End Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450333000894
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Easley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West End Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West End Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Easley, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
West End Elementary grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 450333000894 · Easley, SC Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
West End Elementary grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
West End Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easley High
Easley High
1,862 students
- Pickens High
Pickens High
1,226 students
- D. W. Daniel H
D. W. Daniel High
1,222 students
- Richard H. Get
Richard H. Gettys Middle
1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards
R. C. Edwards Middle
835 students
- This school 643
West End Elementary
643 students
What this shows West End Elementary reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How West End Elementary compares
West End Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,485
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 643 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 10.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, West End Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens 01 reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West End Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West End Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Easley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Concrete Primary
Standard public school
765 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Forest Acres Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
East End Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Dacusville Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Hunt Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Crosswell Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 13.8:1 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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about West End Elementary
How many students attend West End Elementary?
West End Elementary has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Easley, SC. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West End Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West End Elementary?
100.0% of students at West End Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West End Elementary is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Easley, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End Elementary?
West End Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 West End Elementary rank among schools in Easley?
By Resource Investment Index, West End Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Easley, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Easley on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickens 01?
Besides West End Elementary, Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students), Pickens High (1,226 students), and D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.