- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, SC
Douglas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450207000408
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Trenton, SC.
School address
District: Edgefield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450207000408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Douglas Elementary grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 450207000408 · Trenton, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 11.3:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Merriwether Elementary (760 students)
Douglas Elementary grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Douglas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merriwether El
Merriwether Elementary
760 students
- Strom Thurmond
Strom Thurmond High
720 students
- Johnston-Edgef
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
394 students
- Merriwether Mi
Merriwether Middle
365 students
- W. E. Parker E
W. E. Parker Elementary
339 students
- This school 215
Douglas Elementary
215 students
What this shows Douglas Elementary reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Elementary compares
Douglas 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$16,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
White 21.9%
Two or More 11.6%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Douglas Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgefield 01 reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwether Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strom Thurmond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merriwether Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W. E. Parker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Elementary
How many students attend Douglas Elementary?
Douglas Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 21% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% 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 Douglas Elementary?
91.5% of students at Douglas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Elementary is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in Trenton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Elementary?
Douglas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Douglas Elementary rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Trenton, 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 Edgefield 01?
Besides Douglas Elementary, Edgefield 01 also operates Merriwether Elementary (760 students), Strom Thurmond High (720 students), and Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle (394 students). See the Edgefield 01 district page for the complete list.