- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ladson, SC
College Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for College Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000158
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Park Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Ladson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
College Park Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Ladson, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
College Park Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 450117000158 · Ladson, SC Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
College Park Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
College Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 750
College Park Elementary
750 students
What this shows College Park Elementary reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Park Elementary compares
College Park Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$12,810
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 22.4%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, College Park Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Ladson
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Park Elementary
How many students attend College Park Elementary?
College Park Elementary has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ladson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 College Park Elementary?
100.0% of students at College Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at College Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Ladson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Park Elementary?
College Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 College Park Elementary rank among schools in Ladson?
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Ladson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ladson on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides College Park Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.