Enrollment
1,464
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summerville, SC
Cane Bay Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cane Bay Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450117001608
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cane Bay Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cane Bay Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cane Bay Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cane Bay Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cane Bay Middle
Cane Bay Middle is a large elementary school in Summerville, South Carolina, enrolling 1,464 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 91% of South Carolina schools and 27% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.6% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,464 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Summerville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Berkeley Preparatory Academy (764 students): Cane Bay Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 13.2:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Cane Bay High (2,412 students) alongside Cane Bay Middle.
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 Middle compares
Cane Bay Middle 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 69% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,464 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,464
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 56.5%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Cane Bay Middle 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 Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cane Bay Middle'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 elementary schools in Summerville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~1,464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cane Bay Middle
How many students attend Cane Bay Middle?
Cane Bay Middle has 1,464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summerville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cane Bay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cane Bay Middle is 18.1:1, which is 27% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cane Bay Middle?
22.6% of students at Cane Bay Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cane Bay Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cane Bay Middle is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cane Bay Middle?
Cane Bay Middle 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 Middle rank among elementary schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cane Bay Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Summerville on the city page.
Is Cane Bay Middle a good school?
Cane Bay Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Middle, 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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