- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Easterling Primary shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 450390800761 · Marion, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 18:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High (572 students)
Easterling Primary shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Easterling Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High
Marion High
572 students
- Mullins High
Mullins High
557 students
- This school
Easterling Primary
431 students
- Johnakin Middl
Johnakin Middle
395 students
- Marion Interme
Marion Intermediate
390 students
- North Mullins
North Mullins Primary
372 students
What this shows Easterling Primary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Easterling Primary compares
Easterling Primary is a shrinking 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 | 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 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
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
$15,411
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 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.
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
District finance for Marion 10 reports $15,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~431 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.