- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cordova, SC
Edisto Primary
Federal NCES profile for Edisto Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391000860
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edisto Primary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 635
- students enrolled
Edisto Primary has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Orangeburg · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391000860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+129 students YoY
Edisto Primary grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (+23.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+129 students YoY 450391000860 · Cordova, SC Other · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 19.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students)
Edisto Primary grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (+23.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Edisto Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orangeburg Wil
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
992 students
- Lake Marion Hi
Lake Marion High School
692 students
- This school
Edisto Primary
635 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
625 students
- Edisto High
Edisto High
614 students
- William J. Cla
William J. Clark Middle
587 students
What this shows Edisto Primary reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edisto Primary compares
Edisto Primary 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,571
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.7%
White 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Edisto Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Orangeburg reports $16,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edisto Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Wilkinson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edisto High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J. Clark Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edisto Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edisto Primary
How many students attend Edisto Primary?
Edisto Primary has 635 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cordova, SC. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), up 129.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edisto Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edisto Primary is 19.2:1, which is 34% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edisto Primary?
100.0% of students at Edisto Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edisto Primary?
The largest demographic group at Edisto Primary is African American at 51.7% of enrollment, in Cordova, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edisto Primary?
Edisto Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Orangeburg?
Besides Edisto Primary, Orangeburg also operates Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students), Lake Marion High School (692 students), and Marshall Elementary (625 students). See the Orangeburg district page for the complete list.