- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, SC
Brown's Ferry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brown's Ferry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450228000470
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown's Ferry Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown's Ferry Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown's Ferry Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Brown's Ferry Elementary grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 450228000470 · Georgetown, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Brown's Ferry Elementary grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brown's Ferry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- This school 163
Brown's Ferry Elementary
163 students
What this shows Brown's Ferry Elementary reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown's Ferry Elementary compares
Brown's Ferry Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 95% | - | - |
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.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
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
10.4%
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
$14,951
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.7%
White 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Brown's Ferry Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown's Ferry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown's Ferry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Georgetown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kensington Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Maryville Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Mcdonald Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sampit Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Plantersville Elementary
Standard public school
78 students 11.1:1 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown's Ferry Elementary
How many students attend Brown's Ferry Elementary?
Brown's Ferry Elementary has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, SC. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown's Ferry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown's Ferry Elementary 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 Brown's Ferry Elementary?
100.0% of students at Brown's Ferry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown's Ferry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brown's Ferry Elementary is African American at 87.7% of enrollment, in Georgetown, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown's Ferry Elementary?
Brown's Ferry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Brown's Ferry Elementary rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown's Ferry Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Brown's Ferry Elementary, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.