- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Estill, SC
Estill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Estill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391200612
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estill Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Estill · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estill Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estill Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Estill, SC.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391200612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Estill Middle shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450391200612 · Estill, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Wade Hampton High (617 students)
Estill Middle shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Estill Middle 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 154
Estill Middle
154 students
What this shows Estill Middle reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estill Middle compares
Estill Middle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
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 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Estill Middle 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 Middle 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Varnville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North District Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hazel Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estill Middle'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 middle 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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estill Middle
How many students attend Estill Middle?
Estill Middle has 154 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Estill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill Middle is 11.8:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% 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 Middle?
100.0% of students at Estill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Estill Middle is African American at 90.9% of enrollment, in Estill, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estill Middle?
Estill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in Estill?
By Resource Investment Index, Estill Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, 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.