- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yemassee, SC
Fennell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fennell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391200608
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fennell Elementary earns 54/100 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.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 140
- students enrolled
Fennell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391200608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Fennell Elementary held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 450391200608 · Yemassee, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wade Hampton High (617 students)
Fennell Elementary held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fennell 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 140
Fennell Elementary
140 students
What this shows Fennell Elementary reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fennell Elementary compares
Fennell 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 | 140 | top 96% | - | - |
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.
140
Bigger than 14% 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
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 70.0%
White 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: African American at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Fennell 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 Fennell 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Varnville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Fennell 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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fennell Elementary
How many students attend Fennell Elementary?
Fennell Elementary has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yemassee, SC. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennell 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 Fennell Elementary?
100.0% of students at Fennell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fennell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fennell Elementary is African American at 70.0% of enrollment, in Yemassee, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fennell Elementary?
Fennell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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.
What other schools are in Hampton?
Besides Fennell 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.