Enrollment
442
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irmo, SC
Dutch Fork Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dutch Fork Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450282000754
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutch Fork Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of South Carolina schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Irmo · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutch Fork Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Fork Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Irmo, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282000754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dutch Fork Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dutch Fork Elementary
Dutch Fork Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Irmo, South Carolina, enrolling 442 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.8:1, Dutch Fork Elementary is leaner than roughly 96% of South Carolina schools and 38% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 79.2% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Irmo's public schools, it stands alongside H. E. Corley Elementary (557 students): Dutch Fork Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.8:1 vs 9.3:1).
Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students) and Chapin High (1,617 students) alongside Dutch Fork Elementary.
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 Dutch Fork Elementary compares
Dutch Fork Elementary 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 7% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 4% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$14,775
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 38.0%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Dutch Fork Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 05, which includes Dutch Fork Elementary.
$14,775
Per student
+1%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dutch Fork Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutch Fork Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Irmo
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
H. E. Corley Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Irmo Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
River Springs Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~442 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dutch Fork Elementary
How many students attend Dutch Fork Elementary?
Dutch Fork Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irmo, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork Elementary is 8.8:1, which is 38% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 44% 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 Dutch Fork Elementary?
79.2% of students at Dutch Fork Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutch Fork Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dutch Fork Elementary is African American at 38.0% of enrollment, in Irmo, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutch Fork Elementary?
Dutch Fork Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dutch Fork Elementary rank among schools in Irmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Fork Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Irmo, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irmo on the city page.
Is Dutch Fork Elementary a good school?
Dutch Fork Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of South Carolina schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools. 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 Lexington 05?
Besides Dutch Fork Elementary, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Chapin High (1,617 students), and Irmo High (1,272 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.
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