- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesterfield, SC
Chesterfield High
Federal NCES profile for Chesterfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450156000315
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesterfield High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesterfield High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesterfield High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chesterfield, SC.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Chesterfield High held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 450156000315 · Chesterfield, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Chesterfield High held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chesterfield High 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
- This school
Chesterfield High
485 students
- New Heights Mi
New Heights Middle
457 students
What this shows Chesterfield High reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesterfield High compares
Chesterfield High 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Chesterfield High is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Chesterfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheraw High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbee High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesterfield High'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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high 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 (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chesterfield High
How many students attend Chesterfield High?
Chesterfield High has 485 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesterfield, SC. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield High is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesterfield High?
100.0% of students at Chesterfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesterfield High?
The largest demographic group at Chesterfield High is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesterfield High?
Chesterfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Chesterfield High rank among public schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesterfield High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield High, 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.