- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Daniel Island School held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 450117001472 · Charleston, SC Other · MID · TRAD
1,151 enr · 15.6:1 · 3.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Daniel Island School held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Daniel Island School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school
Daniel Island School
1,151 students
What this shows Daniel Island School reports 1,151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Island School compares
Daniel Island School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,810
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
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.
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
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,412
- 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
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 (~1,151 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,170 (2022-23) → 1,146 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.