- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ladson, SC
College Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for College Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450117000173
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Park Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Ladson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
College Park Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Ladson, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
College Park Middle held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 450117000173 · Ladson, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
College Park Middle held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
College Park Middle 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 666
College Park Middle
666 students
What this shows College Park Middle reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Park Middle compares
College Park 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.9%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 24.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, College Park Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle'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 middle schools in Ladson
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~666 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about College Park Middle
How many students attend College Park Middle?
College Park Middle has 666 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ladson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Middle is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Park Middle?
100.0% of students at College Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at College Park Middle is African American at 32.1% of enrollment, in Ladson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Park Middle?
College Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Ladson?
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Ladson on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides College Park Middle, 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.