Enrollment
232
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denmark-Olar Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denmark-Olar Elementary
Denmark-Olar Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Denmark, South Carolina, enrolling 232 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Bamberg 03 also operates Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students) and Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (383 students) alongside Denmark-Olar Elementary.
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 Denmark-Olar Elementary compares
Denmark-Olar Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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.
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
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. See all public schools in Denmark on the city page.
Is Denmark-Olar Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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