- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottageville, SC
Cottageville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cottageville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450183000336
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottageville Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 425
- students enrolled
Cottageville Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Colleton 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450183000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Cottageville Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 450183000336 · Cottageville, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Colleton County High (1,352 students)
Cottageville Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cottageville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colleton Count
Colleton County High
1,352 students
- Colleton Count
Colleton County Middle
931 students
- Forest Hills E 472
Forest Hills Elementary
472 students
- Northside Elem 428
Northside Elementary
428 students
- This school 425
Cottageville Elementary
425 students
- Black Street E 358
Black Street Early Childhood Center
358 students
What this shows Cottageville Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottageville Elementary compares
Cottageville 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$14,940
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
African American 31.3%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Cottageville Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colleton 01 reports $14,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottageville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colleton County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black Street Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottageville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottageville Elementary
How many students attend Cottageville Elementary?
Cottageville Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottageville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottageville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottageville Elementary is 14.7:1, 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 Cottageville Elementary?
100.0% of students at Cottageville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottageville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cottageville Elementary is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Cottageville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottageville Elementary?
Cottageville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Colleton 01?
Besides Cottageville Elementary, Colleton 01 also operates Colleton County High (1,352 students), Colleton County Middle (931 students), and Forest Hills Elementary (472 students). See the Colleton 01 district page for the complete list.