- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Berry Shoals Intermediate held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 450360000651 · Duncan, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
902 enr · 14.8:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students)
Berry Shoals Intermediate held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Berry Shoals Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James F. Byrne
James F. Byrnes High
2,391 students
- This school 902
Berry Shoals Intermediate
902 students
- Abner Creek Ac 807
Abner Creek Academy
807 students
- James Byrnes F 792
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
792 students
- Florence Chape 781
Florence Chapel Middle
781 students
- River Ridge El 770
River Ridge Elementary
770 students
What this shows Berry Shoals Intermediate reports 902 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berry Shoals Intermediate compares
Berry Shoals 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 05 reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~902 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.