At a glance
Reported students
1,621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
95.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
803
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill: 1,621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16.9:1 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
- 1,675
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Simpsonville. It is one of 93 current school records connected to Greenville 01. NCES reports 1,621 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above 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 (71.7%) and Black (11.7%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. 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 Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 95.9 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 4.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.7%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black11.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.8%
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 Greenville 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,293 reported students
Ellen Woodside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,071 reported students
Fountain Inn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,055 reported students
Bryson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,038 reported students
Mauldin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,036 reported students
Plain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
975 reported students
Public schools near Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell's Crossing Elementary Elementary · Greenville 01 | KG–05 | 877 | 2.5 mi |
| Bryson Elementary Elementary · Greenville 01 | PK–05 | 1,038 | 2.7 mi |
| Fountain Inn Elementary Elementary · Greenville 01 | PK–05 | 1,055 | 3.9 mi |
| Simpsonville Elementary Elementary · Greenville 01 | PK–05 | 798 | 4.4 mi |
| Monarch Elementary Elementary · Greenville 01 | PK–05 | 870 | 4.6 mi |
| Plain Elementary Elementary · Greenville 01 | KG–05 | 975 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill
What grades does Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill serve?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Greenville 01.
How many students attend Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill reported 1,621 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,675 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,621 students and 95.9 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 Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Greenville 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill in?
Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill is part of Greenville 01, based in Greenville, SC, which operates 93 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ruldolph G. Gordon School at Jones Mill?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bell's Crossing Elementary (2.5 mi), Bryson Elementary (2.7 mi), Fountain Inn Elementary (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.