- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denmark, SC
Denmark-Olar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Denmark-Olar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391601426
👥 S:T ratio 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denmark-Olar Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Denmark · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Denmark-Olar Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark-Olar Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Denmark, SC.
School address
District: Bamberg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391601426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Denmark-Olar Elementary shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450391601426 · Denmark, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 11.6:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students)
Denmark-Olar Elementary shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Denmark-Olar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Carrol
Richard Carroll Elementary
689 students
- Bamberg-Ehrhar
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
383 students
- This school 232
Denmark-Olar Elementary
232 students
- Bamberg-Ehrhar 188
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
188 students
- Denmark Olar H 181
Denmark Olar High
181 students
- Denmark-Olar M 144
Denmark-Olar Middle
144 students
What this shows Denmark-Olar Elementary reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denmark-Olar Elementary compares
Denmark-Olar Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 43% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
African American 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Denmark-Olar Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Bamberg 03 reports $18,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denmark-Olar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carroll Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark Olar High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denmark-Olar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 4/100
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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denmark-Olar Elementary
How many students attend Denmark-Olar Elementary?
Denmark-Olar Elementary has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denmark, SC. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark-Olar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark-Olar Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denmark-Olar Elementary?
42.2% of students at Denmark-Olar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denmark-Olar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Denmark-Olar Elementary is African American at 94.4% of enrollment, in Denmark, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denmark-Olar Elementary?
Denmark-Olar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Denmark-Olar Elementary rank among public schools in Denmark?
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark-Olar Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Denmark, 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 Bamberg 03?
Besides Denmark-Olar Elementary, Bamberg 03 also operates Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students), Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (383 students), and Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle (188 students). See the Bamberg 03 district page for the complete list.