Enrollment
640
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodruff, SC
Woodruff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodruff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450357001013
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodruff Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Woodruff · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodruff Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodruff Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Woodruff, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450357001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodruff Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodruff Elementary
Woodruff Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Woodruff, South Carolina, enrolling 640 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 77.7% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 640 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 640 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Spartanburg 04 spends $10,957 per pupil, 25% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 640 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Spartanburg 04 also operates Woodruff High (844 students) and Woodruff Primary (776 students) alongside Woodruff Elementary.
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 Woodruff Elementary compares
Woodruff Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 5% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$10,957
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Woodruff Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 04, which includes Woodruff Elementary.
$10,957
Per student
-25%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 52.7%
Federal 15.6%
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 Woodruff Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodruff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodruff Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodruff Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodruff Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodruff Elementary
How many students attend Woodruff Elementary?
Woodruff Elementary has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodruff, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodruff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodruff Elementary is 16:1, which is 12% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodruff Elementary?
77.7% of students at Woodruff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodruff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodruff Elementary is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Woodruff, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodruff Elementary?
Woodruff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodruff Elementary rank among public schools in Woodruff?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodruff Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Woodruff, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodruff on the city page.
Is Woodruff Elementary a good school?
Woodruff Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools. 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 Spartanburg 04?
Besides Woodruff Elementary, Spartanburg 04 also operates Woodruff High (844 students), Woodruff Primary (776 students), and Woodruff Middle (701 students). See the Spartanburg 04 district page for the complete list.
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