- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chapin, SC
Chapin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chapin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450282000753
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapin Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Chapin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapin Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapin Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Chapin, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Chapin Elementary held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 450282000753 · Chapin, SC Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 12.8:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Chapin Elementary held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chapin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- This school
Chapin Elementary
767 students
What this shows Chapin Elementary reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapin Elementary compares
Chapin Elementary 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 56% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 767 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Chapin Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chapin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Chapin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapin Elementary
How many students attend Chapin Elementary?
Chapin Elementary has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chapin, SC. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapin Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 Chapin Elementary?
32.2% of students at Chapin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chapin Elementary is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Chapin, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapin Elementary?
Chapin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Chapin Elementary rank among public schools in Chapin?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapin Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Chapin, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chapin on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Chapin Elementary, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Chapin High (1,617 students), and Irmo High (1,272 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.