At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
541
Royall Elementary: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 457
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Royall Elementary
Royall Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Florence. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Florence 01. NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.2%) and Black (38.9%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Royall Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.2%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black38.9%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Florence 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
530 reported students
McLaurin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
552 reported students
Briggs Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
North Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
446 reported students
Dewey-Carter Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
606 reported students
Henry Timrod Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
Public schools near Royall Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briggs Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 451 | 0.6 mi |
| Delmae Heights Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 988 | 1.8 mi |
| Carver Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 615 | 1.9 mi |
| McLaurin Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | PK–02 | 552 | 2.7 mi |
| North Vista Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 446 | 2.8 mi |
| Savannah Grove Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 385 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Royall Elementary
What grades does Royall Elementary serve?
Royall Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Florence 01.
How many students attend Royall Elementary?
Royall Elementary reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Royall Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 512 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Royall Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Royall Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Florence 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Royall Elementary in?
Royall Elementary is part of Florence 01, based in Florence, SC, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Royall Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Briggs Elementary (0.6 mi), Delmae Heights Elementary (1.8 mi), Carver Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.