- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sumter, SC
Chestnut Oaks Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Oaks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390200511
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Oaks Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Oaks Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Oaks Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390200511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Chestnut Oaks Middle shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 450390200511 · Sumter, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
Chestnut Oaks Middle shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Oaks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter High Sc
Sumter High School
2,122 students
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High
1,105 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
1,013 students
- Alice Drive Mi 783
Alice Drive Middle
783 students
- Furman Middle 700
Furman Middle
700 students
- This school 339
Chestnut Oaks Middle
339 students
What this shows Chestnut Oaks Middle reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Oaks Middle compares
Chestnut Oaks Middle 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
339
Bigger than 38% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.3%
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
$12,795
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
White 5.0%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Chestnut Oaks Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter 01 reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chestnut Oaks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Drive Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Furman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Oaks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Sumter
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Alice Drive Middle
Standard public school
783 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Furman Middle
Standard public school
700 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Bates Middle
Standard public school
481 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ebenezer Middle
Standard public school
352 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Oaks Middle
How many students attend Chestnut Oaks Middle?
Chestnut Oaks Middle has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Oaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Oaks Middle is 16.9:1, which is 18% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestnut Oaks Middle?
100.0% of students at Chestnut Oaks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Oaks Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Oaks Middle is African American at 81.4% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Oaks Middle?
Chestnut Oaks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Chestnut Oaks Middle rank among middle schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Oaks Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Sumter, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sumter on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter 01?
Besides Chestnut Oaks Middle, Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students), Crestwood High (1,105 students), and Lakewood High (1,013 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.