- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartsville, SC
Carolina Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carolina Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450186000352
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carolina Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Hartsville · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carolina Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carolina Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hartsville, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Carolina Elementary shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 450186000352 · Hartsville, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Carolina Elementary shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carolina Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- This school 212
Carolina Elementary
212 students
What this shows Carolina Elementary reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carolina Elementary compares
Carolina Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Carolina Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carolina Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carolina Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Hartsville
3 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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carolina Elementary
How many students attend Carolina Elementary?
Carolina Elementary has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartsville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 32% 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 Carolina Elementary?
100.0% of students at Carolina Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolina Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carolina Elementary is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Hartsville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolina Elementary?
Carolina Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Carolina Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hartsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carolina Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hartsville, 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 Hartsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Carolina Elementary, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.