Enrollment
985
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapin Intermediate compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapin Intermediate
Chapin Intermediate is a large elementary school in Chapin, South Carolina, enrolling 985 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of South Carolina schools and 21% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.5% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 985 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chapin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lake Murray Elementary (753 students): Chapin Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 13:1).
Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students) and Chapin High (1,617 students) alongside Chapin Intermediate.
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 Chapin Intermediate compares
Chapin Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,775
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 05, which includes Chapin Intermediate.
$14,775
Per student
+1%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~985 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chapin Intermediate a good school?
Chapin Intermediate earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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