- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheraw, SC
Cheraw Primary
Federal NCES profile for Cheraw Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450156000303
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheraw Primary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cheraw · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheraw Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheraw Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cheraw, SC.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cheraw Primary held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450156000303 · Cheraw, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Cheraw Primary held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cheraw Primary 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 Primary
443 students
What this shows Cheraw Primary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheraw Primary compares
Cheraw Primary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
White 34.1%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Cheraw Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Chesterfield 01 reports $13,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheraw Primary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheraw Primary'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 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheraw Primary
How many students attend Cheraw Primary?
Cheraw Primary has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheraw, SC. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheraw Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheraw Primary is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Primary?
100.0% of students at Cheraw Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheraw Primary?
The largest demographic group at Cheraw Primary is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Cheraw, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheraw Primary?
Cheraw Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Primary rank among public schools in Cheraw?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheraw Primary ranks #4 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 Primary, 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.