- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bamberg, SC
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391600120
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bamberg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bamberg, SC.
School address
District: Bamberg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391600120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450391600120 · Bamberg, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 12.5:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students)
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Carrol
Richard Carroll Elementary
689 students
- Bamberg-Ehrhar
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
383 students
- Denmark-Olar E 232
Denmark-Olar Elementary
232 students
- This school 188
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
188 students
- Denmark Olar H 181
Denmark Olar High
181 students
- Denmark-Olar M 144
Denmark-Olar Middle
144 students
What this shows Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle compares
Bamberg-Ehrhardt 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 39% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
African American 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Bamberg 03 reports $18,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carroll Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark Olar High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 4/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
How many students attend Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle?
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bamberg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle?
44.8% of students at Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Bamberg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle?
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle rank among public schools in Bamberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bamberg, 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 Bamberg 03?
Besides Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle, Bamberg 03 also operates Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students), Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (383 students), and Denmark-Olar Elementary (232 students). See the Bamberg 03 district page for the complete list.