- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesterfield, SC
Edwards Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edwards Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450156000305
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwards Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwards Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chesterfield, SC.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Edwards Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 450156000305 · Chesterfield, SC Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Edwards Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Edwards Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
657 students
- Cheraw High
Cheraw High
603 students
- Mcbee High
Mcbee High
577 students
- This school
Edwards Elementary
538 students
- Chesterfield H
Chesterfield High
485 students
- New Heights Mi
New Heights Middle
457 students
What this shows Edwards Elementary reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwards Elementary compares
Edwards 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 30.9%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Edwards Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield 01 reports $13,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwards Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheraw High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbee High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwards Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edwards Elementary
How many students attend Edwards Elementary?
Edwards Elementary has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesterfield, SC. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwards Elementary?
100.0% of students at Edwards Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwards Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edwards Elementary is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwards Elementary?
Edwards Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Edwards Elementary rank among public schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chesterfield, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chesterfield 01?
Besides Edwards Elementary, Chesterfield 01 also operates Central High (657 students), Cheraw High (603 students), and Mcbee High (577 students). See the Chesterfield 01 district page for the complete list.