Enrollment
1,161
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summerville, SC
Cane Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cane Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117001537
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cane Bay Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools.
- #8 of 15
- schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cane Bay Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cane Bay Elementary ranks #8 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cane Bay Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cane Bay Elementary
Cane Bay Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Summerville, South Carolina, enrolling 1,161 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.4% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,161 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 581 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Summerville's public schools, it stands alongside Sand Hill Elementary (1,169 students): Cane Bay Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 18.6:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Cane Bay High (2,412 students) alongside Cane Bay 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 Cane Bay Elementary compares
Cane Bay 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 71% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,161
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Cane Bay Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Cane Bay Elementary.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 Cane Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cane Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Summerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sand Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,169 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Beech Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,079 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nexton Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
William M. Reeves Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Newington Elementary
Standard public school
862 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Knightsville Elementary
Standard public school
833 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cane Bay Elementary
How many students attend Cane Bay Elementary?
Cane Bay Elementary has 1,161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summerville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cane Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cane Bay Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cane Bay Elementary?
21.4% of students at Cane Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cane Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cane Bay Elementary is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cane Bay Elementary?
Cane Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cane Bay Elementary rank among schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cane Bay Elementary ranks #8 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Summerville on the city page.
Is Cane Bay Elementary a good school?
Cane Bay Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. 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 Berkeley 01?
Besides Cane Bay Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.
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