Enrollment
584
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duncan, SC
Beech Springs Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Beech Springs Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450360000209
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beech Springs Intermediate earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Duncan · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Beech Springs Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Springs Intermediate ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beech Springs Intermediate compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beech Springs Intermediate
Beech Springs Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Duncan, South Carolina, enrolling 584 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Beech Springs Intermediate is leaner than roughly 92% of South Carolina schools and 31% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 64.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 584 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Spartanburg 05 spends $11,544 per pupil, 21% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 122 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 584 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Duncan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students): Beech Springs Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students) and Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students) alongside Beech Springs Intermediate.
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 Beech Springs Intermediate compares
Beech Springs Intermediate 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▼ 13% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 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 46.1%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Beech Springs Intermediate is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 05, which includes Beech Springs Intermediate.
$11,544
Per student
-21%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 41.9%
Federal 8.4%
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 Beech Springs Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Shoals Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abner Creek Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Chapel Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beech Springs Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Duncan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~584 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beech Springs Intermediate
How many students attend Beech Springs Intermediate?
Beech Springs Intermediate has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duncan, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beech Springs Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Beech Springs Intermediate is 9.9:1, which is 31% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 37% 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 Beech Springs Intermediate?
64.3% of students at Beech Springs Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beech Springs Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Beech Springs Intermediate is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Duncan, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beech Springs Intermediate?
Beech Springs Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Beech Springs Intermediate rank among public schools in Duncan?
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Springs Intermediate ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Duncan, 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 Duncan on the city page.
Is Beech Springs Intermediate a good school?
Beech Springs Intermediate earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools. 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 Spartanburg 05?
Besides Beech Springs Intermediate, Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students), and Abner Creek Academy (807 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.
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