- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadmalaw Island, SC
Edith L. Frierson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edith L. Frierson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144000225
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edith L. Frierson Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 165
- students enrolled
Edith L. Frierson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Edith L. Frierson Elementary held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 450144000225 · Wadmalaw Island, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Edith L. Frierson Elementary held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Edith L. Frierson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 165
Edith L. Frierson Elementary
165 students
What this shows Edith L. Frierson Elementary reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edith L. Frierson Elementary compares
Edith L. Frierson Elementary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$16,635
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Edith L. Frierson Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edith L. Frierson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edith L. Frierson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edith L. Frierson Elementary
How many students attend Edith L. Frierson Elementary?
Edith L. Frierson Elementary has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wadmalaw Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith L. Frierson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith L. Frierson Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% 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 Edith L. Frierson Elementary?
100.0% of students at Edith L. Frierson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edith L. Frierson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edith L. Frierson Elementary is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Wadmalaw Island, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edith L. Frierson Elementary?
Edith L. Frierson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Edith L. Frierson Elementary, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.