Enrollment
776
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodruff, SC
Woodruff Primary
Federal NCES profile for Woodruff Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450357001012
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodruff Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Woodruff · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodruff Primary has class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodruff Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Woodruff, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450357001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodruff Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodruff Primary
Woodruff Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodruff, South Carolina, enrolling 776 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 776 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% 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.
Spartanburg 04 also operates Woodruff High (844 students) and Woodruff Middle (701 students) alongside Woodruff Primary.
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 Primary compares
Woodruff Primary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 776 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 63.1%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Woodruff Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 04, which includes Woodruff Primary.
$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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodruff High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodruff Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodruff Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodruff Primary'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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~776 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodruff Primary
How many students attend Woodruff Primary?
Woodruff Primary has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodruff, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodruff Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodruff Primary is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodruff Primary?
100.0% of students at Woodruff Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodruff Primary?
The largest demographic group at Woodruff Primary is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Woodruff, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodruff Primary?
Woodruff Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Primary rank among public schools in Woodruff?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodruff Primary ranks #4 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 Primary a good school?
Woodruff Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Primary, Spartanburg 04 also operates Woodruff High (844 students), Woodruff Middle (701 students), and Woodruff Elementary (640 students). See the Spartanburg 04 district page for the complete list.
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