- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
West View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450363001032
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West View Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #15 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West View Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West View Elementary ranks #15 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450363001032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
West View Elementary held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 450363001032 · Spartanburg, SC Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 13.1:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dorman High (3,920 students)
West View Elementary held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
West View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dorman High
Dorman High
3,920 students
- Fairforest Mid 1,007
Fairforest Middle
1,007 students
- Roebuck Elemen 853
Roebuck Elementary
853 students
- Fairforest Ele 805
Fairforest Elementary
805 students
- R. P. Dawkins 800
R. P. Dawkins Middle
800 students
- This school 644
West View Elementary
644 students
What this shows West View Elementary reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How West View Elementary compares
West View 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 0% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,109
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 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.6%
White 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, West View Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 06 reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roebuck Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. P. Dawkins Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Standard public school
521 students 13.7:1 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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about West View Elementary
How many students attend West View Elementary?
West View Elementary has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West View Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 View Elementary?
74.1% of students at West View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West View Elementary is African American at 41.6% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West View Elementary?
West View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does West View Elementary rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, West View Elementary ranks #15 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 06?
Besides West View Elementary, Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students), Fairforest Middle (1,007 students), and Roebuck Elementary (853 students). See the Spartanburg 06 district page for the complete list.