At a glance
Reported students
297
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
512
Heath Springs Elementary: 297 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.2:1 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
- 359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Heath Springs Elementary
Heath Springs Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Heath Springs. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Lancaster 01. NCES reports 297 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (64.3%) and Black (22.6%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.3%. 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 Heath Springs Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.5 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White64.3%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black22.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
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 Lancaster 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McDonald Green Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Brooklyn Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
398 reported students
Clinton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Erwin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Discovery Charter of Lancaster
Elementary · Grades KG–05
146 reported students
Kershaw Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
Public schools near Heath Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald Green Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 337 | 6 mi |
| Kershaw Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 512 | 6.2 mi |
| Brooklyn Springs Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 398 | 8.8 mi |
| Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary · Charter · Lancaster 01 | KG–05 | 146 | 9.7 mi |
| Erwin Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 418 | 9.7 mi |
| Clinton Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 412 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heath Springs Elementary
What grades does Heath Springs Elementary serve?
Heath Springs Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lancaster 01.
How many students attend Heath Springs Elementary?
Heath Springs Elementary reported 297 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 359 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heath Springs Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 297 students and 22.5 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 Heath Springs Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heath Springs Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lancaster 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Heath Springs Elementary in?
Heath Springs Elementary is part of Lancaster 01, based in Lancaster, SC, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heath Springs Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McDonald Green Elementary (6 mi), Kershaw Elementary (6.2 mi), Brooklyn Springs Elementary (8.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.