Enrollment
144
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denmark-Olar Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denmark-Olar Middle
Denmark-Olar Middle is a higher-need, small middle school in Denmark, South Carolina, enrolling 144 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 99% of South Carolina schools and 68% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of South Carolina schools, with 144 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Bamberg 03 also operates Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students) and Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (383 students) alongside Denmark-Olar Middle.
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 Middle compares
Denmark-Olar Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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.
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
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. See all public schools in Denmark on the city page.
Is Denmark-Olar Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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