- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cane Bay Middle held near 1,475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 450117001608 · Summerville, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,464 enr · 18.1:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Cane Bay Middle held near 1,475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cane Bay Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school
Cane Bay Middle
1,464 students
What this shows Cane Bay Middle reports 1,464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cane Bay Middle compares
Cane Bay Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,412
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,464 students)
- Fau/Slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditio · Port St Lucie, FL 1,460 students
- Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 · White House, TN 1,471 students
- Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar Land · Sugar Land, TX 1,471 students
- Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math · Spring Hill, FL 1,456 students
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,487 (2022-23) → 1,475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.