- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bennettsville, SC
Bennettsville Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Bennettsville Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450297001605
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennettsville Intermediate earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bennettsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennettsville Intermediate has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennettsville Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bennettsville, SC.
School address
District: Marlboro 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450297001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bennettsville Intermediate held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 450297001605 · Bennettsville, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 17.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlboro County High (987 students)
Bennettsville Intermediate held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bennettsville Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlboro Count
Marlboro County High
987 students
- Mccoll Element
Mccoll Elementary/Middle
631 students
- Bennettsville
Bennettsville Primary
552 students
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary/Middle
411 students
- Blenheim Middl 367
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
367 students
- This school 244
Bennettsville Intermediate
244 students
What this shows Bennettsville Intermediate reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennettsville Intermediate compares
Bennettsville Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 88% | - | - |
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.
244
Bigger than 25% 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
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
44.3%
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
$15,403
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.9%
White 11.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Bennettsville Intermediate is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marlboro 01 reports $15,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennettsville Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccoll Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennettsville Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blenheim Middle School of Discovery | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennettsville Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bennettsville Intermediate
How many students attend Bennettsville Intermediate?
Bennettsville Intermediate has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bennettsville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennettsville Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennettsville Intermediate 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 Bennettsville Intermediate?
100.0% of students at Bennettsville Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennettsville Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Bennettsville Intermediate is African American at 77.9% of enrollment, in Bennettsville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennettsville Intermediate?
Bennettsville Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bennettsville Intermediate rank among public schools in Bennettsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennettsville Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bennettsville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marlboro 01?
Besides Bennettsville Intermediate, Marlboro 01 also operates Marlboro County High (987 students), Mccoll Elementary/Middle (631 students), and Bennettsville Primary (552 students). See the Marlboro 01 district page for the complete list.