Enrollment
114
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greeleyville, SC
C. E. Murray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for C. E. Murray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450378001773
👥 S:T ratio 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. E. Murray Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Greeleyville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
C. E. Murray Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. E. Murray Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Greeleyville, SC.
School address
District: Williamsburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450378001773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C. E. Murray Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at C. E. Murray Elementary
C. E. Murray Elementary is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Greeleyville, South Carolina, enrolling 114 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.4% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of South Carolina schools, with 114 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
The surrounding Williamsburg 01 spends $17,968 per pupil, 23% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students) and W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students) alongside C. E. Murray Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C. E. Murray Elementary compares
C. E. Murray Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 32% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 16% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,968
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg 01, which includes C. E. Murray Elementary.
$17,968
Per student
+23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 29.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C. E. Murray Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.M. Anderson Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Gardner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingstree Middle Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemingway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. E. Murray Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C. E. Murray Elementary
How many students attend C. E. Murray Elementary?
C. E. Murray Elementary has 114 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greeleyville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. E. Murray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at C. E. Murray Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 C. E. Murray Elementary?
97.4% of students at C. E. Murray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. E. Murray Elementary?
C. E. Murray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does C. E. Murray Elementary rank among public schools in Greeleyville?
By Resource Investment Index, C. E. Murray Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Greeleyville, 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 Greeleyville on the city page.
Is C. E. Murray Elementary a good school?
C. E. Murray Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Williamsburg 01?
Besides C. E. Murray Elementary, Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students), W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students), and Kenneth Gardner Elementary (362 students). See the Williamsburg 01 district page for the complete list.
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