- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampton, SC
Hampton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hampton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450391200606
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 275
- students enrolled
Hampton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391200606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Hampton Elementary held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450391200606 · Hampton, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 9.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Wade Hampton High (617 students)
Hampton Elementary held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hampton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wade Hampton H
Wade Hampton High
617 students
- This school
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
- Estill Element 196
Estill Elementary
196 students
What this shows Hampton Elementary reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampton Elementary compares
Hampton 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 7% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 59.3%
White 34.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Hampton Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Hampton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Varnville Elementary | Similar size | 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 |
| Estill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampton Elementary
How many students attend Hampton Elementary?
Hampton Elementary has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 34% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 39% 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 Hampton Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hampton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hampton Elementary is African American at 59.3% of enrollment, in Hampton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton Elementary?
Hampton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Hampton Elementary, Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students), Varnville Elementary (251 students), and North District Middle (239 students). See the Hampton district page for the complete list.