- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, SC
Ben Hazel Primary
Federal NCES profile for Ben Hazel Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391201428
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Hazel Primary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 222
- students enrolled
Ben Hazel Primary has class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391201428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ben Hazel Primary grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 450391201428 · Hampton, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 12.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wade Hampton High (617 students)
Ben Hazel Primary grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ben Hazel Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wade Hampton H
Wade Hampton High
617 students
- Hampton Elemen
Hampton Elementary
275 students
- Varnville Elem
Varnville Elementary
251 students
- North District 239
North District Middle
239 students
- This school 222
Ben Hazel Primary
222 students
- Estill Element 196
Estill Elementary
196 students
What this shows Ben Hazel Primary reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Hazel Primary compares
Ben Hazel Primary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$16,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Ben Hazel Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Hampton reports $16,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Hazel Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Varnville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North District Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Hazel Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Hazel Primary
How many students attend Ben Hazel Primary?
Ben Hazel Primary has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Hazel Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Hazel Primary is 12.3:1, which is 14% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% 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 Ben Hazel Primary?
100.0% of students at Ben Hazel Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Hazel Primary?
The largest demographic group at Ben Hazel Primary is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Hampton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Hazel Primary?
Ben Hazel Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Hampton?
Besides Ben Hazel Primary, Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students), Hampton Elementary (275 students), and Varnville Elementary (251 students). See the Hampton district page for the complete list.