- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Andrews, SC
Andrews Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Andrews Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450228000469
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrews Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Andrews · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrews Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Andrews, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Andrews Elementary shrank from 684 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 450228000469 · Andrews, SC Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Andrews Elementary shrank from 684 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Andrews Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- This school
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- Waccamaw Eleme
Waccamaw Elementary
543 students
What this shows Andrews Elementary reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrews Elementary compares
Andrews Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$14,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
African American 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Andrews Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrews Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrews Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrews Elementary
How many students attend Andrews Elementary?
Andrews Elementary has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Andrews, SC. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrews Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrews Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrews Elementary?
100.0% of students at Andrews Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrews Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Andrews Elementary is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in Andrews, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrews Elementary?
Andrews Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Andrews Elementary rank among public schools in Andrews?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Andrews, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Andrews Elementary, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.