- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanahan, SC
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bowen's Corner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117001682
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowen's Corner Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hanahan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowen's Corner Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowen's Corner Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hanahan, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Bowen's Corner Elementary held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450117001682 · Hanahan, SC Other · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 16:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Bowen's Corner Elementary held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bowen's Corner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 766
Bowen's Corner Elementary
766 students
What this shows Bowen's Corner Elementary reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowen's Corner Elementary compares
Bowen's Corner Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 71% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,810
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 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 8.2%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Bowen's Corner Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowen's Corner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowen's Corner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Hanahan
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 (~766 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowen's Corner Elementary
How many students attend Bowen's Corner Elementary?
Bowen's Corner Elementary has 766 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanahan, SC. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowen's Corner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowen's Corner Elementary is 16:1, which is 12% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowen's Corner Elementary?
21.6% of students at Bowen's Corner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowen's Corner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bowen's Corner Elementary is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Hanahan, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowen's Corner Elementary?
Bowen's Corner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bowen's Corner Elementary rank among public schools in Hanahan?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowen's Corner Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hanahan, 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 Berkeley 01?
Besides Bowen's Corner Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.