- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chapin, SC
Chapin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chapin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450282001654
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapin Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Chapin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapin Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapin Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Chapin, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282001654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Chapin Middle held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.5 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 450282001654 · Chapin, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 14.2:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Chapin Middle held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.5 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chapin Middle 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
- This school
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- Irmo Middle
Irmo Middle
992 students
What this shows Chapin Middle reports 1,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapin Middle compares
Chapin 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 66% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Chapin Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 |
| Irmo Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapin Middle'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
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,007 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapin Middle
How many students attend Chapin Middle?
Chapin Middle has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chapin, SC. CCD year-over-year: 991 (2022-23) → 1,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapin Middle is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Middle?
24.8% of students at Chapin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chapin Middle is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Chapin, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapin Middle?
Chapin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Chapin?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapin Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, 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.