- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanahan, SC
Hanahan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hanahan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000423
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanahan Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hanahan · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanahan Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanahan Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hanahan, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Hanahan Elementary grew from 923 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 59.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 450117000423 · Hanahan, SC Other · MID · TRAD
957 enr · 15.9:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Hanahan Elementary grew from 923 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 59.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hanahan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 957
Hanahan Elementary
957 students
What this shows Hanahan Elementary reports 957 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanahan Elementary compares
Hanahan Elementary is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$12,810
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Hanahan Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanahan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanahan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Hanahan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~957 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanahan Elementary
How many students attend Hanahan Elementary?
Hanahan Elementary has 957 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanahan, SC. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanahan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanahan Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 11% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanahan Elementary?
56.4% of students at Hanahan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanahan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hanahan Elementary is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Hanahan, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanahan Elementary?
Hanahan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
How does Hanahan Elementary rank among public schools in Hanahan?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanahan Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hanahan, 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 Berkeley 01?
Besides Hanahan Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.