At a glance
Reported students
535
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary: 535 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.9:1 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
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Greenwood. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Greenwood 50. NCES reports 535 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 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 Black (56.8%) and White (30.8%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. 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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.35 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
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.8%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black56.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.7%
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 Greenwood 50
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mathews Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Woodfields Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
Merrywood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
562 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
426 reported students
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
680 reported students
Pinecrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
379 reported students
Public schools near Eleanor S. Rice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 379 | 1.8 mi |
| Woodfields Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 521 | 2.3 mi |
| Greenwood Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | KG–08 | 432 | 2.6 mi |
| Merrywood Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 562 | 2.9 mi |
| Mathews Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 529 | 3 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 426 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
What grades does Eleanor S. Rice Elementary serve?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Greenwood 50.
How many students attend Eleanor S. Rice Elementary?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eleanor S. Rice Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 535 students and 41.35 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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Greenwood 50 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Eleanor S. Rice Elementary in?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is part of Greenwood 50, based in Greenwood, SC, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Eleanor S. Rice Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinecrest Elementary (1.8 mi), Woodfields Elementary (2.3 mi), Greenwood Charter Academy (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.