- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irmo, SC
Dutch Fork Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dutch Fork Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450282000339
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutch Fork Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Irmo · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutch Fork Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Fork Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Irmo, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Dutch Fork Middle held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 81.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450282000339 · Irmo, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 12.2:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Dutch Fork Middle held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 81.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dutch Fork Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- This school
Dutch Fork Middle
876 students
What this shows Dutch Fork Middle reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutch Fork Middle compares
Dutch Fork Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 27% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,799
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Dutch Fork Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dutch Fork Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutch Fork Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dutch Fork Middle
How many students attend Dutch Fork Middle?
Dutch Fork Middle has 876 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irmo, SC. CCD year-over-year: 921 (2022-23) → 908 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork Middle is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% 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 Middle?
53.9% of students at Dutch Fork Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutch Fork Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dutch Fork Middle is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Irmo, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutch Fork Middle?
Dutch Fork Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Dutch Fork Middle rank among public schools in Irmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Fork Middle ranks #2 of 9 public 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 public schools in Irmo on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Dutch Fork Middle, 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.