- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sumter, SC
Crestwood High
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390200217
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Sumter · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood High has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sumter, SC.
School address
District: Sumter 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390200217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Crestwood High held near 1,117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 450390200217 · Sumter, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,105 enr · 21.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter High School (2,122 students)
Crestwood High held near 1,117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Crestwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter High Sc
Sumter High School
2,122 students
- This school
Crestwood High
1,105 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
1,013 students
- Alice Drive Mi 783
Alice Drive Middle
783 students
- Furman Middle 700
Furman Middle
700 students
- Pocalla Spring 609
Pocalla Springs Elementary
609 students
What this shows Crestwood High reports 1,105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestwood High compares
Crestwood High 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,105 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,105
Bigger than 93% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$12,795
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
222
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
White 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Crestwood High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumter 01 reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice Drive Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Furman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pocalla Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Sumter
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestwood High
How many students attend Crestwood High?
Crestwood High has 1,105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sumter, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,100 (2022-23) → 1,117 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood High is 21.3:1, which is 49% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestwood High?
100.0% of students at Crestwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood High?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood High is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Sumter, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood High?
Crestwood High 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).
How does Crestwood High rank among high schools in Sumter?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sumter, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sumter on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumter 01?
Besides Crestwood High, Sumter 01 also operates Sumter High School (2,122 students), Lakewood High (1,013 students), and Alice Drive Middle (783 students). See the Sumter 01 district page for the complete list.