- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bishopville, SC
Dennis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dennis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450267000709
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dennis Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bishopville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dennis Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dennis Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bishopville, SC.
School address
District: Lee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450267000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Dennis Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 450267000709 · Bishopville, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee Central High (402 students)
Dennis Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dennis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee Central Hi
Lee Central High
402 students
- This school
Dennis Elementary
359 students
- Lee Central Mi
Lee Central Middle
288 students
- Lower Lee Elem 128
Lower Lee Elementary
128 students
- West Lee Eleme 98
West Lee Elementary
98 students
What this shows Dennis Elementary reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dennis Elementary compares
Dennis 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.7%
White 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Dennis Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee 01 reports $17,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dennis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dennis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Bishopville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dennis Elementary
How many students attend Dennis Elementary?
Dennis Elementary has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bishopville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dennis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dennis Elementary is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 Dennis Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dennis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dennis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dennis Elementary is African American at 92.7% of enrollment, in Bishopville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dennis Elementary?
Dennis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Dennis Elementary rank among public schools in Bishopville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dennis Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bishopville, 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 Bishopville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee 01?
Besides Dennis Elementary, Lee 01 also operates Lee Central High (402 students), Lee Central Middle (288 students), and Lower Lee Elementary (128 students). See the Lee 01 district page for the complete list.