- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charleston, SC
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art
Federal NCES profile for C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450144000249
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art grew from 1,172 students in 2022-23 to 1,241 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 87.4 → 87.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 450144000249 · Charleston, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,299 enr · 14.9:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art grew from 1,172 students in 2022-23 to 1,241 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 87.4 → 87.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art
1,299 students
What this shows C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art reports 1,299 students on the CCD universe file.
How C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art compares
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▼ 7% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,299
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$16,635
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
358
in-school suspensions + 315 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
African American 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Charleston
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,299 students)
Frequently asked questions about C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art
How many students attend C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art?
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art has 1,299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,172 (2022-23) → 1,241 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art?
The student-teacher ratio at C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art is 14.9:1, which is 4% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art?
68.7% of students at C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art?
The largest demographic group at C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art?
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art rank among middle schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.