- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Effingham, SC
Dewey-Carter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dewey-Carter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450213001331
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewey-Carter Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 606
- students enrolled
Dewey-Carter Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213001331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Dewey-Carter Elementary grew from 583 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 450213001331 · Effingham, SC Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Dewey-Carter Elementary grew from 583 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dewey-Carter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 606
Dewey-Carter Elementary
606 students
What this shows Dewey-Carter Elementary reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewey-Carter Elementary compares
Dewey-Carter Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.2%
White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Dewey-Carter Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dewey-Carter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewey-Carter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dewey-Carter Elementary
How many students attend Dewey-Carter Elementary?
Dewey-Carter Elementary has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Effingham, SC. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewey-Carter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewey-Carter Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dewey-Carter Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dewey-Carter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewey-Carter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dewey-Carter Elementary is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Effingham, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewey-Carter Elementary?
Dewey-Carter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides Dewey-Carter Elementary, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.