Enrollment
156
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, SC
West Market School of Early Education
Federal NCES profile for West Market School of Early Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450090001515
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Market School of Early Education earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Market School of Early Education has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Market School of Early Education ranks #9 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450090001515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Market School of Early Education compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Market School of Early Education
West Market School of Early Education is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Anderson, South Carolina, enrolling 156 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.9% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of South Carolina schools, with 156 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (27%) (diversity index 68/100).
Among Anderson's public schools, it stands alongside Midway Elementary (675 students): West Market School of Early Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 14.7:1).
Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students) and Westside High (1,687 students) alongside West Market School of Early Education.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Market School of Early Education compares
West Market School of Early Education on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 32% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
White 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, West Market School of Early Education is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 05, which includes West Market School of Early Education.
$12,323
Per student
-15%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 47.8%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Market School of Early Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. L. Hanna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Anderson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Market School of Early Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Anderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Concord Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mclees Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nevitt Forest Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on West Market School of Early Education's federal record.
- Compare West Market School of Early Education against another school. Compare schools
- Anderson 05's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about West Market School of Early Education
How many students attend West Market School of Early Education?
West Market School of Early Education has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Market School of Early Education?
The student-teacher ratio at West Market School of Early Education is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Market School of Early Education?
97.9% of students at West Market School of Early Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Market School of Early Education?
The largest demographic group at West Market School of Early Education is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Market School of Early Education?
West Market School of Early Education has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Market School of Early Education rank among schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Market School of Early Education ranks #9 of 13 schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anderson on the city page.
Is West Market School of Early Education a good school?
West Market School of Early Education earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anderson 05?
Besides West Market School of Early Education, Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students), Westside High (1,687 students), and Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students). See the Anderson 05 district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.