- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Woodruff Elementary held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 450357001013 · Woodruff, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 16:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodruff High (844 students)
Woodruff Elementary held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Woodruff Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodruff High
Woodruff High
844 students
- Woodruff Prima
Woodruff Primary
776 students
- Woodruff Middl
Woodruff Middle
701 students
- This school
Woodruff Elementary
640 students
What this shows Woodruff Elementary reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodruff Elementary compares
Woodruff 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,995
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 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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 04 reports $11,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~640 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.