- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denmark, SC
Denmark-Olar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Denmark-Olar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 4/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391600123
👥 S:T ratio 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denmark-Olar Middle earns 4/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Denmark · Resource Index
- 4
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Denmark-Olar Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark-Olar Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Denmark, SC.
School address
District: Bamberg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391600123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Denmark-Olar Middle held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450391600123 · Denmark, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 24:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 4
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students)
Denmark-Olar Middle held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Denmark-Olar Middle 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
- Denmark-Olar E 232
Denmark-Olar Elementary
232 students
- Bamberg-Ehrhar 188
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
188 students
- Denmark Olar H 181
Denmark Olar High
181 students
- This school 144
Denmark-Olar Middle
144 students
What this shows Denmark-Olar Middle reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denmark-Olar Middle compares
Denmark-Olar Middle 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 68% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 23% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 91.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
White 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Denmark-Olar Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carroll Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark Olar High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denmark-Olar Middle'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
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denmark-Olar Middle
How many students attend Denmark-Olar Middle?
Denmark-Olar Middle has 144 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denmark, SC. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark-Olar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark-Olar Middle is 24:1, which is 68% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denmark-Olar Middle?
56.8% of students at Denmark-Olar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denmark-Olar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Denmark-Olar Middle is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Denmark, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denmark-Olar Middle?
Denmark-Olar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in Denmark?
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark-Olar Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, Bamberg 03 also operates Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students), Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (383 students), and Denmark-Olar Elementary (232 students). See the Bamberg 03 district page for the complete list.