- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cayce, SC
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450273001270
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cayce · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cayce, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450273001270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450273001270 · Cayce, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Airport High (1,272 students)
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airport High
Airport High
1,272 students
- Brookland-Cayc
Brookland-Cayce High
1,212 students
- Riverbank Elem
Riverbank Elementary
996 students
- Cayce Elementa
Cayce Elementary
977 students
- Herbert a. Woo
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
938 students
- This school 442
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
442 students
What this shows Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy compares
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy 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 | 442 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
442
Bigger than 54% 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
26.7%
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
$14,535
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 36.4%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 02 reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookland-Cayce High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cayce Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert a. Wood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
How many students attend Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy has 442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cayce, SC. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy 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 Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
100.0% of students at Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is African American at 36.4% of enrollment, in Cayce, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy 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 Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy rank among public schools in Cayce?
By Resource Investment Index, Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cayce, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lexington 02?
Besides Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy, Lexington 02 also operates Airport High (1,272 students), Brookland-Cayce High (1,212 students), and Riverbank Elementary (996 students). See the Lexington 02 district page for the complete list.