- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conway, SC
Conway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Conway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450249000618
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conway Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Conway Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Conway, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Conway Elementary grew from 559 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 450249000618 · Conway, SC Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 14.2:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Conway Elementary grew from 559 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Conway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 583
Conway Elementary
583 students
What this shows Conway Elementary reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conway Elementary compares
Conway 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▼ 18% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,222
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Conway Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Conway
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waccamaw Elementary
Standard public school
1,047 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pee Dee Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Homewood Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 14:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Kingston Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Academy of Hope Charter
Standard public school
100 students 7.7:1 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Conway Elementary
How many students attend Conway Elementary?
Conway Elementary has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Conway Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Conway Elementary?
60.8% of students at Conway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Conway Elementary is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Conway, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conway Elementary?
Conway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Conway Elementary rank among schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Conway, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Conway Elementary, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.