- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orangeburg, SC
Brookdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brookdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391000866
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookdale Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Orangeburg · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookdale Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookdale Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Orangeburg, SC.
School address
District: Orangeburg · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Brookdale Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 450391000866 · Orangeburg, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students)
Brookdale Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brookdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orangeburg Wil
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
992 students
- Lake Marion Hi
Lake Marion High School
692 students
- Edisto Primary
Edisto Primary
635 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
625 students
- Edisto High
Edisto High
614 students
- This school 215
Brookdale Elementary
215 students
What this shows Brookdale Elementary reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookdale Elementary compares
Brookdale 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$16,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Brookdale Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangeburg reports $16,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Wilkinson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edisto Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edisto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Orangeburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Whittaker Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Rivelon Elementary
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookdale Elementary
How many students attend Brookdale Elementary?
Brookdale Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orangeburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookdale Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 12% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Brookdale Elementary?
100.0% of students at Brookdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brookdale Elementary is African American at 86.0% of enrollment, in Orangeburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookdale Elementary?
Brookdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Brookdale Elementary rank among schools in Orangeburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookdale Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Orangeburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orangeburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Orangeburg?
Besides Brookdale Elementary, Orangeburg also operates Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students), Lake Marion High School (692 students), and Edisto Primary (635 students). See the Orangeburg district page for the complete list.