- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, SC
Child Development Center at Woods Road
Federal NCES profile for Child Development Center at Woods Road, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450213001657
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Child Development Center at Woods Road earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Child Development Center at Woods Road has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Child Development Center at Woods Road ranks #1 of 5 schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213001657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Child Development Center at Woods Road held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450213001657 · Florence, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Child Development Center at Woods Road held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Child Development Center at Woods Road in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 189
Child Development Center at Woods Road
189 students
What this shows Child Development Center at Woods Road reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Child Development Center at Woods Road compares
Child Development Center at Woods Road 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Child Development Center at Woods Road is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Child Development Center at Woods Road Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Child Development Center at Woods Road's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Florence
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Standard public school
756 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mclaurin Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
North Vista Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
R.N. Beck Child Development Center
Standard public school
168 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Child Development Center at Woods Road
How many students attend Child Development Center at Woods Road?
Child Development Center at Woods Road has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Child Development Center at Woods Road?
The student-teacher ratio at Child Development Center at Woods Road is 11.1:1, which is 22% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 29% 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 Child Development Center at Woods Road?
100.0% of students at Child Development Center at Woods Road are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Child Development Center at Woods Road?
The largest demographic group at Child Development Center at Woods Road is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Child Development Center at Woods Road?
Child Development Center at Woods Road has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Child Development Center at Woods Road rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Child Development Center at Woods Road ranks #1 of 5 schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides Child Development Center at Woods Road, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.