Enrollment
1,126
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 450117001707
Foxbank Elementary — Moncks Corner, SC
Federal NCES profile for Foxbank Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foxbank Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Foxbank Elementary reports 1,126 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% below the South Carolina average and 42% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 512 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $13,148 per pupil district-wide, below the South Carolina average of $17,182 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.7% from local sources (property taxes), 43.0% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Foxbank Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 59% | 74.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,126 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,148
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Carolina avg of $17,182
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 512 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,126 Top 90% in South Carolina — larger than 10% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.1% -59% vs state
NCES ID 450117001707
Student demographics
White 50.9%
African American 28.9%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.2
Students per counselor 512:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.1%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Foxbank Elementary.
$13,148
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $17,182
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
Similar other schools in Moncks Corner
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Whitesville Elementary
Standard public school
1,239 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Henry E. Bonner Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Moncks Corner Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Foxbank Elementary
How many students attend Foxbank Elementary?
Foxbank Elementary has 1,126 students enrolled. It is a other school in Moncks Corner, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foxbank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foxbank Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foxbank Elementary?
30.1% of students at Foxbank Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foxbank Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foxbank Elementary is White at 50.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Moncks Corner, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foxbank Elementary?
Foxbank Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.