At a glance
Reported students
815
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765.5
Gold Hill Elementary: 815 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
12.5:1 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
- 878
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Gold Hill Elementary
Gold Hill Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Tega Cay. It is one of 21 current school records connected to York 04. NCES reports 815 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, 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 (35.6%) and Asian (33.1%). English learners represent 15.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. 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 Gold Hill Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 65 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.55
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.6%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black10.2%
- Asian33.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
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 York 04
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kings Town Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
809 reported students
Springfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
798 reported students
Doby's Bridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
794 reported students
Pleasant Knoll Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
774 reported students
Sugar Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
755 reported students
Tega Cay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
743 reported students
Public schools near Gold Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tega Cay Elementary Elementary · York 04 | PK–05 | 743 | 1.3 mi |
| Pleasant Knoll Elementary Elementary · York 04 | KG–05 | 774 | 1.4 mi |
| Orchard Park Elementary Elementary · York 04 | KG–05 | 555 | 1.5 mi |
| Kings Town Elementary Elementary · York 04 | KG–05 | 809 | 2.6 mi |
| India Hook Elementary Elementary · York 03 | KG–05 | 495 | 3 mi |
| Riverview Elementary Elementary · York 04 | PK–05 | 711 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gold Hill Elementary
What grades does Gold Hill Elementary serve?
Gold Hill Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in York 04.
How many students attend Gold Hill Elementary?
Gold Hill Elementary reported 815 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 878 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gold Hill Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 815 students and 65 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 Gold Hill Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gold Hill Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on York 04 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Gold Hill Elementary in?
Gold Hill Elementary is part of York 04, based in Fort Mill, SC, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gold Hill Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tega Cay Elementary (1.3 mi), Pleasant Knoll Elementary (1.4 mi), Orchard Park Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.