- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barnwell, SC
Barnwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barnwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450108001163
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnwell Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Barnwell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnwell Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnwell Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Barnwell, SC.
School address
District: Barnwell 45 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450108001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Barnwell Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 450108001163 · Barnwell, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnwell Primary (680 students)
Barnwell Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Barnwell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barnwell Prima
Barnwell Primary
680 students
- Barnwell High
Barnwell High
557 students
- This school
Barnwell Elementary
425 students
- Guinyard-Butle
Guinyard-Butler Middle
335 students
What this shows Barnwell Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnwell Elementary compares
Barnwell Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$15,345
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.9%
White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Barnwell Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barnwell 45 reports $15,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnwell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guinyard-Butler Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barnwell Elementary
How many students attend Barnwell Elementary?
Barnwell Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barnwell, SC. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnwell Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Barnwell Elementary?
100.0% of students at Barnwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barnwell Elementary is African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in Barnwell, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnwell Elementary?
Barnwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Barnwell Elementary rank among public schools in Barnwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnwell Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Barnwell, 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 Barnwell 45?
Besides Barnwell Elementary, Barnwell 45 also operates Barnwell Primary (680 students), Barnwell High (557 students), and Guinyard-Butler Middle (335 students). See the Barnwell 45 district page for the complete list.