- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gaston, SC
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Frances F. Mack Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450279000749
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances F. Mack Intermediate earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 515
- students enrolled
Frances F. Mack Intermediate has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lexington 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450279000749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Frances F. Mack Intermediate shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 450279000749 · Gaston, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Swansea High (695 students)
Frances F. Mack Intermediate shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Frances F. Mack Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swansea High
Swansea High
695 students
- This school
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
515 students
- Sandhills Prim
Sandhills Primary
509 students
- Sandhills Midd
Sandhills Middle
495 students
- Lexington Four
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
495 students
- Sandhills Elem
Sandhills Elementary
491 students
What this shows Frances F. Mack Intermediate reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frances F. Mack Intermediate compares
Frances F. Mack Intermediate 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$13,672
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Frances F. Mack Intermediate is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 04 reports $13,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frances F. Mack Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances F. Mack Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frances F. Mack Intermediate
How many students attend Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gaston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances F. Mack Intermediate is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
100.0% of students at Frances F. Mack Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Frances F. Mack Intermediate is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Gaston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Lexington 04?
Besides Frances F. Mack Intermediate, Lexington 04 also operates Swansea High (695 students), Sandhills Primary (509 students), and Sandhills Middle (495 students). See the Lexington 04 district page for the complete list.