- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rembert, SC
West Lee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Lee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450267000712
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lee Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rembert · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lee Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lee Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rembert, SC.
School address
District: Lee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450267000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
West Lee Elementary grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 450267000712 · Rembert, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 9.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee Central High (402 students)
West Lee Elementary grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Lee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee Central Hi
Lee Central High
402 students
- Dennis Element
Dennis Elementary
359 students
- Lee Central Mi
Lee Central Middle
288 students
- Lower Lee Elem 128
Lower Lee Elementary
128 students
- This school 98
West Lee Elementary
98 students
What this shows West Lee Elementary reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lee Elementary compares
West Lee 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.7%
White 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, West Lee Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Lee 01 reports $17,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dennis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Lee Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Rembert
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~98 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Lee Elementary
How many students attend West Lee Elementary?
West Lee Elementary has 98 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rembert, SC. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lee Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 31% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 38% 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 West Lee Elementary?
100.0% of students at West Lee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Lee Elementary is African American at 84.7% of enrollment, in Rembert, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lee Elementary?
West Lee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 West Lee Elementary rank among public schools in Rembert?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lee Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rembert, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lee 01?
Besides West Lee Elementary, Lee 01 also operates Lee Central High (402 students), Dennis Elementary (359 students), and Lee Central Middle (288 students). See the Lee 01 district page for the complete list.