Enrollment
902
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duncan, SC
Berry Shoals Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Berry Shoals Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450360000651
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berry Shoals Intermediate earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Duncan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berry Shoals Intermediate has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Shoals Intermediate ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berry Shoals Intermediate compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berry Shoals Intermediate
Berry Shoals Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Duncan, South Carolina, enrolling 902 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 902 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 601 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Spartanburg 05 spends $11,544 per pupil, 21% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 194 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 902 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Duncan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beech Springs Intermediate (584 students): Berry Shoals Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 9.9:1).
Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students) and Abner Creek Academy (807 students) alongside Berry Shoals Intermediate.
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 Berry Shoals Intermediate compares
Berry Shoals Intermediate 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 37% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 05, which includes Berry Shoals Intermediate.
$11,544
Per student
-21%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 41.9%
Federal 8.4%
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 Berry Shoals Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abner Creek Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Chapel Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berry Shoals Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Duncan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~902 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berry Shoals Intermediate
How many students attend Berry Shoals Intermediate?
Berry Shoals Intermediate has 902 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duncan, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berry Shoals Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Berry Shoals Intermediate is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berry Shoals Intermediate?
46.5% of students at Berry Shoals Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berry Shoals Intermediate?
Berry Shoals Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Berry Shoals Intermediate rank among public schools in Duncan?
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Shoals Intermediate ranks #3 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.
Is Berry Shoals Intermediate a good school?
Berry Shoals Intermediate earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Spartanburg 05?
Besides Berry Shoals Intermediate, Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), Abner Creek Academy (807 students), and James Byrnes Freshman Academy (792 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.
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