- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summerville, SC
Beech Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beech Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450201000008
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beech Hill Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 15
- schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Beech Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Hill Elementary ranks #5 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Beech Hill Elementary grew from 1,101 students in 2022-23 to 1,209 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 450201000008 · Summerville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
1,079 enr · 17.4:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerville High (3,361 students)
Beech Hill Elementary grew from 1,101 students in 2022-23 to 1,209 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Beech Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summerville Hi
Summerville High
3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge H
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- Sand Hill Elem 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- This school 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- East Edisto Mi 1,031
East Edisto Middle
1,031 students
What this shows Beech Hill Elementary reports 1,079 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beech Hill Elementary compares
Beech Hill Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 62% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,079
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,212
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Beech Hill Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beech Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashley Ridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Edisto Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beech Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Summerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sand Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,169 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cane Bay Elementary
Standard public school
1,161 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nexton Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
William M. Reeves Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Newington Elementary
Standard public school
862 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Knightsville Elementary
Standard public school
833 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,079 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beech Hill Elementary
How many students attend Beech Hill Elementary?
Beech Hill Elementary has 1,079 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,101 (2022-23) → 1,209 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beech Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beech Hill Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beech Hill Elementary?
28.3% of students at Beech Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beech Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beech Hill Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beech Hill Elementary?
Beech Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Beech Hill Elementary rank among schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Hill Elementary ranks #5 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester 02?
Besides Beech Hill Elementary, Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students), Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students), and Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.