- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Bennettsville Primary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 450297000783 · Bennettsville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 16.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlboro County High (987 students)
Bennettsville Primary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bennettsville Primary 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
- This school
Bennettsville Primary
552 students
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary/Middle
411 students
- Blenheim Middl 367
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
367 students
- Bennettsville 244
Bennettsville Intermediate
244 students
What this shows Bennettsville Primary reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennettsville Primary compares
Bennettsville Primary 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 | 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 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
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Marlboro 01 reports $15,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~552 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.