Enrollment
552
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennettsville, SC
Bennettsville Primary
Federal NCES profile for Bennettsville Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450297000783
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennettsville Primary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bennettsville · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennettsville Primary has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennettsville Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bennettsville, SC.
School address
District: Marlboro 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450297000783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennettsville Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennettsville Primary
Bennettsville Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bennettsville, South Carolina, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 374 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #373, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marlboro 01 also operates Marlboro County High (987 students) and Mccoll Elementary/Middle (631 students) alongside Bennettsville Primary.
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 Bennettsville Primary compares
Bennettsville Primary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$13,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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
African American 70.3%
White 17.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Bennettsville Primary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlboro 01, which includes Bennettsville Primary.
$13,596
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 44.6%
Federal 29.9%
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 Bennettsville Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccoll Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary/Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blenheim Middle School of Discovery | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennettsville Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennettsville Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bennettsville Primary
How many students attend Bennettsville Primary?
Bennettsville Primary has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennettsville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennettsville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennettsville Primary is 16.7:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennettsville Primary?
100.0% of students at Bennettsville Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennettsville Primary?
The largest demographic group at Bennettsville Primary is African American at 70.3% of enrollment, in Bennettsville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennettsville Primary?
Bennettsville Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Bennettsville Primary rank among public schools in Bennettsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennettsville Primary ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Bennettsville on the city page.
Is Bennettsville Primary a good school?
Bennettsville Primary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Marlboro 01?
Besides Bennettsville Primary, Marlboro 01 also operates Marlboro County High (987 students), Mccoll Elementary/Middle (631 students), and Wallace Elementary/Middle (411 students). See the Marlboro 01 district page for the complete list.
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