- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chesterfield, SC
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chesterfield-Ruby Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450156001173
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesterfield-Ruby Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chesterfield, SC.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156001173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 450156001173 · Chesterfield, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 15.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle 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
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle
414 students
What this shows Chesterfield-Ruby Middle reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesterfield-Ruby Middle compares
Chesterfield-Ruby 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
African American 27.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Chesterfield-Ruby Middle 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 Chesterfield-Ruby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheraw High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesterfield-Ruby Middle'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 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesterfield-Ruby Middle
How many students attend Chesterfield-Ruby Middle?
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chesterfield, SC. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle is 15.9:1, which is 11% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle?
100.0% of students at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesterfield-Ruby Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesterfield-Ruby Middle?
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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-Ruby Middle rank among public schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesterfield-Ruby Middle ranks #2 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-Ruby Middle, 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.