- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chapin, SC
Chapin Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Chapin Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450282001450
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapin Intermediate earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Chapin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapin Intermediate has class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapin Intermediate ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Chapin, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282001450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Chapin Intermediate held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 450282001450 · Chapin, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
985 enr · 17.3:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Chapin Intermediate held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chapin Intermediate 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 Intermediate
985 students
What this shows Chapin Intermediate reports 985 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapin Intermediate compares
Chapin Intermediate 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 67% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Chapin Intermediate 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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapin Intermediate'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 elementary schools in Chapin
1 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 (~985 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapin Intermediate
How many students attend Chapin Intermediate?
Chapin Intermediate has 985 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chapin, SC. CCD year-over-year: 913 (2022-23) → 952 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapin Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapin Intermediate is 17.3:1, which is 21% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapin Intermediate?
24.5% of students at Chapin Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapin Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Chapin Intermediate is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Chapin, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapin Intermediate?
Chapin Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Chapin Intermediate rank among public schools in Chapin?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapin Intermediate ranks #7 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 Intermediate, 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.