- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheraw, SC
Cheraw Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Cheraw Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450156000170
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheraw Intermediate earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cheraw · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheraw Intermediate has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheraw Intermediate ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cheraw, SC.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Cheraw Intermediate shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 450156000170 · Cheraw, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Cheraw Intermediate shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cheraw Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
657 students
- Cheraw High
Cheraw High
603 students
- Mcbee High
Mcbee High
577 students
- Edwards Elemen
Edwards Elementary
538 students
- Chesterfield H
Chesterfield High
485 students
- This school
Cheraw Intermediate
407 students
What this shows Cheraw Intermediate reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheraw Intermediate compares
Cheraw Intermediate 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.4%
White 36.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Cheraw Intermediate is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield 01 reports $13,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheraw Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheraw High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheraw Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheraw Intermediate
How many students attend Cheraw Intermediate?
Cheraw Intermediate has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheraw, SC. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheraw Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheraw Intermediate is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Cheraw Intermediate?
100.0% of students at Cheraw Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheraw Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Cheraw Intermediate is African American at 51.4% of enrollment, in Cheraw, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheraw Intermediate?
Cheraw Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Cheraw Intermediate rank among public schools in Cheraw?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheraw Intermediate ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cheraw, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chesterfield 01?
Besides Cheraw Intermediate, Chesterfield 01 also operates Central High (657 students), Cheraw High (603 students), and Mcbee High (577 students). See the Chesterfield 01 district page for the complete list.