- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgeville, SC
Clay Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clay Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450000201600
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Hill Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 174
- students enrolled
Clay Hill Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dorchester 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450000201600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Clay Hill Elementary grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 450000201600 · Ridgeville, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland High (680 students)
Clay Hill Elementary grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clay Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland High
Woodland High
680 students
- William Memori
William Memorial Elementary
553 students
- St. George Mid
St. George Middle
282 students
- Harleyville El 248
Harleyville Elementary
248 students
- This school 174
Clay Hill Elementary
174 students
- Harleyville-Ri 169
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
169 students
What this shows Clay Hill Elementary reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Hill Elementary compares
Clay Hill Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$19,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.7%
White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Clay Hill Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 04 reports $19,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Memorial Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. George Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harleyville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Hill Elementary
How many students attend Clay Hill Elementary?
Clay Hill Elementary has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgeville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Hill Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay Hill Elementary?
100.0% of students at Clay Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clay Hill Elementary is African American at 43.7% of enrollment, in Ridgeville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Hill Elementary?
Clay Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dorchester 04?
Besides Clay Hill Elementary, Dorchester 04 also operates Woodland High (680 students), William Memorial Elementary (553 students), and St. George Middle (282 students). See the Dorchester 04 district page for the complete list.