Enrollment
1,151
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, SC
Daniel Island School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Island School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117001472
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Island School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #9 of 21
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Island School has class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Island School ranks #9 of 21 schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel Island School compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniel Island School
Daniel Island School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling 1,151 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.1% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,151 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Charleston's public schools, it stands alongside Orange Grove Charter School (1,170 students): Daniel Island School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Cane Bay High (2,412 students) alongside Daniel Island School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daniel Island School compares
Daniel Island School on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 96% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,151
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Daniel Island School is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Daniel Island School.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Daniel Island School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Island School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 other schools in Charleston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orange Grove Charter School
Standard public school
1,170 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Stiles Point Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
Standard public school
769 students 16:1 students per teacher
Springfield Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Hall Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 16:1 students per teacher
Harbor View Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Daniel Island School
How many students attend Daniel Island School?
Daniel Island School has 1,151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Island School is 15.6:1, which is 9% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Island School?
3.1% of students at Daniel Island School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Island School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Island School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Island School?
Daniel Island School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel Island School rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Island School ranks #9 of 21 schools in Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charleston on the city page.
Is Daniel Island School a good school?
Daniel Island School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Daniel Island School, 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.
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