- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Estill, SC
Estill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Estill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391200611
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estill Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Estill · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estill Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Estill, SC.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391200611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Estill Elementary shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450391200611 · Estill, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 8.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Wade Hampton High (617 students)
Estill Elementary shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Estill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wade Hampton H
Wade Hampton High
617 students
- Hampton Elemen
Hampton Elementary
275 students
- Varnville Elem
Varnville Elementary
251 students
- North District 239
North District Middle
239 students
- Ben Hazel Prim 222
Ben Hazel Primary
222 students
- This school 196
Estill Elementary
196 students
What this shows Estill Elementary reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estill Elementary compares
Estill Elementary 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$16,416
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.
Student demographics
African American 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Estill Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Hampton reports $16,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Varnville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North District Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Hazel Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estill Elementary
How many students attend Estill Elementary?
Estill Elementary has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Estill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 38% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 43% 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 Estill Elementary?
100.0% of students at Estill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Estill Elementary is African American at 93.9% of enrollment, in Estill, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estill Elementary?
Estill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Estill Elementary rank among public schools in Estill?
By Resource Investment Index, Estill Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Estill, 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 Hampton?
Besides Estill Elementary, Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students), Hampton Elementary (275 students), and Varnville Elementary (251 students). See the Hampton district page for the complete list.