Enrollment
431
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, SC
Easterling Primary
Federal NCES profile for Easterling Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390800761
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Easterling Primary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Easterling Primary has class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Easterling Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Marion, SC.
School address
District: Marion 10 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390800761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Easterling Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Easterling Primary
Easterling Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, South Carolina, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 91% of South Carolina schools and 26% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 352 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #351, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Marion's public schools, it stands alongside Creek Bridge Stem Academy (324 students): Easterling Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 12.5:1).
Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students) and Mullins High (557 students) alongside Easterling Primary.
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 Easterling Primary compares
Easterling Primary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$13,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 74.5%
White 14.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Easterling Primary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion 10, which includes Easterling Primary.
$13,793
Per student
-5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 53.6%
Federal 28.1%
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 Easterling Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mullins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnakin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mullins Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Easterling Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Marion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~431 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Easterling Primary
How many students attend Easterling Primary?
Easterling Primary has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easterling Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Easterling Primary is 18:1, which is 26% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Easterling Primary?
100.0% of students at Easterling Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Easterling Primary?
The largest demographic group at Easterling Primary is African American at 74.5% of enrollment, in Marion, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Easterling Primary?
Easterling Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Easterling Primary rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Easterling Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Marion, 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 Marion on the city page.
Is Easterling Primary a good school?
Easterling Primary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Marion 10?
Besides Easterling Primary, Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students), Mullins High (557 students), and Johnakin Middle (395 students). See the Marion 10 district page for the complete list.
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