Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 14 schools in district

Little Mountain Elementary

692 Mill Street, Little Mountain, SC 29075Newberry 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
396
Students
Total enrolled
$14,882
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 396 students in grades PK–05 in Little Mountain, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,882 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
13.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Little Mountain Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Little Mountain, South Carolina, serving grades PK–05 with 396 students. The district invests $14,882 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Little Mountain Elementary

396
Total Students
13.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution204 male · 192 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 396 students
Student Composition
79%
14%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black14%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450303000807

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,882Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,882
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,548
Student Support$2,828
Administration$1,786
Operations$2,232
Other$1,488
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,882 spent per student, an estimated $6,593 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
36%
State government
47.6%
Local (property tax)
35.6%
Federal programs
16.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Gallman ElementaryNewberry ElementaryBoundary St. ElementaryProsperity-Rikard Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
Newberry MiddleMid-Carolina Middle
↓
High School
Newberry HighMid-Carolina HighWhitmire Community School (High)Newberry County Career Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyNewberry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNewberry 01 →
Phone: (803)945-7721
NCES ID: 450303000807
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Little Mountain seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Newberry 01
High
Newberry High
802 students · 09–12
● 35 opp91% FRL
High
Mid-Carolina High
723 students · 09–12
● 37 opp60% FRL
Mid
Newberry Middle
616 students · 06–08
● 37 opp100% FRL
Mid
Mid-Carolina Middle
534 students · 06–08
● 37 opp61% FRL
Elem
Gallman Elementary
468 students · PK–05
● 37 opp92% FRL
Elem
Newberry Elementary
452 students · PK–05
● 37 opp100% FRL
Elem
Boundary St. Elementary
432 students · PK–05
● 37 opp100% FRL
Elem
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary
375 students · PK–05
● 37 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
692 Mill Street, Little Mountain, SC 29075
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.