- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Darlington, SC
Brockington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brockington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450186000350
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brockington Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Darlington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brockington Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brockington Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Darlington, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Brockington Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450186000350 · Darlington, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Brockington Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brockington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- This school 303
Brockington Elementary
303 students
What this shows Brockington Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brockington Elementary compares
Brockington 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.7%
White 21.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Brockington Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brockington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brockington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brockington Elementary
How many students attend Brockington Elementary?
Brockington Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Darlington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brockington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brockington Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brockington Elementary?
100.0% of students at Brockington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brockington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brockington Elementary is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Darlington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brockington Elementary?
Brockington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Brockington Elementary rank among public schools in Darlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Brockington Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Darlington, 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 Darlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Brockington Elementary, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.