- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Beech Springs Intermediate grew from 691 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 450360000209 · Duncan, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 9.9:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students)
Beech Springs Intermediate grew from 691 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Beech Springs Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James F. Byrne
James F. Byrnes High
2,391 students
- Berry Shoals I 902
Berry Shoals Intermediate
902 students
- Abner Creek Ac 807
Abner Creek Academy
807 students
- James Byrnes F 792
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
792 students
- Florence Chape 781
Florence Chapel Middle
781 students
- This school 584
Beech Springs Intermediate
584 students
What this shows Beech Springs Intermediate reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beech Springs Intermediate compares
Beech Springs Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,950
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 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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 05 reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~584 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), up 61.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.