Enrollment
680
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barnwell, SC
Barnwell Primary
Federal NCES profile for Barnwell Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450108000130
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnwell Primary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Barnwell · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnwell Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnwell Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Barnwell, SC.
School address
District: Barnwell 45 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450108000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barnwell Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barnwell Primary
Barnwell Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Barnwell, South Carolina, enrolling 680 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #108.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 680 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 26.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Barnwell 45 also operates Barnwell High (557 students) and Barnwell Elementary (425 students) alongside Barnwell Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barnwell Primary compares
Barnwell Primary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,593
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
African American 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Barnwell Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barnwell 45, which includes Barnwell Primary.
$14,593
Per student
+0%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 50.3%
Federal 26.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Barnwell Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barnwell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guinyard-Butler Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnwell Primary'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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barnwell Primary
How many students attend Barnwell Primary?
Barnwell Primary has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barnwell, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnwell Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnwell Primary is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Primary?
100.0% of students at Barnwell Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnwell Primary?
The largest demographic group at Barnwell Primary is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Barnwell, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnwell Primary?
Barnwell Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barnwell Primary rank among public schools in Barnwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnwell Primary ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Barnwell on the city page.
Is Barnwell Primary a good school?
Barnwell Primary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Barnwell 45?
Besides Barnwell Primary, Barnwell 45 also operates Barnwell High (557 students), Barnwell Elementary (425 students), and Guinyard-Butler Middle (335 students). See the Barnwell 45 district page for the complete list.
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