- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kershaw, SC
Andrew Jackson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Jackson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450258000685
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Jackson Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Kershaw · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew Jackson Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, SC.
School address
District: Lancaster 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450258000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Andrew Jackson Middle held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 450258000685 · Kershaw, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16.6:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Land High (1,905 students)
Andrew Jackson Middle held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Andrew Jackson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Land Hi
Indian Land High
1,905 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
1,390 students
- Indian Land In
Indian Land Intermediate
1,181 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary
1,161 students
- Indian Land Mi
Indian Land Middle
1,102 students
- This school 480
Andrew Jackson Middle
480 students
What this shows Andrew Jackson Middle reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew Jackson Middle compares
Andrew Jackson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▼ 13% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Andrew Jackson Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster 01 reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrew Jackson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Jackson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Kershaw
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jackson Middle
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Middle?
Andrew Jackson Middle has 480 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kershaw, SC. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle is 16.6:1, which is 16% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrew Jackson Middle?
64.2% of students at Andrew Jackson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Jackson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Jackson Middle is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Kershaw, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Jackson Middle?
Andrew Jackson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrew Jackson Middle rank among public schools in Kershaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kershaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster 01?
Besides Andrew Jackson Middle, Lancaster 01 also operates Indian Land High (1,905 students), Lancaster High (1,390 students), and Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students). See the Lancaster 01 district page for the complete list.