- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walterboro, SC
Black Street Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Black Street Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450183000333
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Street Early Childhood Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Walterboro · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Street Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Street Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Walterboro, SC.
School address
District: Colleton 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450183000333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Black Street Early Childhood Center grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 450183000333 · Walterboro, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 16.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Colleton County High (1,352 students)
Black Street Early Childhood Center grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Black Street Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colleton Count
Colleton County High
1,352 students
- Colleton Count
Colleton County Middle
931 students
- Forest Hills E 472
Forest Hills Elementary
472 students
- Northside Elem 428
Northside Elementary
428 students
- Cottageville E 425
Cottageville Elementary
425 students
- This school 358
Black Street Early Childhood Center
358 students
What this shows Black Street Early Childhood Center reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Street Early Childhood Center compares
Black Street Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$14,940
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
White 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Black Street Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Colleton 01 reports $14,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Street Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colleton County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottageville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Street Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Walterboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Black Street Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Black Street Early Childhood Center?
Black Street Early Childhood Center has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walterboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Street Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Street Early Childhood Center is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Street Early Childhood Center?
100.0% of students at Black Street Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Street Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Black Street Early Childhood Center is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Walterboro, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Street Early Childhood Center?
Black Street Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Black Street Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Walterboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Street Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Walterboro, 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 Walterboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Colleton 01?
Besides Black Street Early Childhood Center, Colleton 01 also operates Colleton County High (1,352 students), Colleton County Middle (931 students), and Forest Hills Elementary (472 students). See the Colleton 01 district page for the complete list.