Enrollment
957
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanahan Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanahan Elementary
Hanahan Elementary is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Hanahan, South Carolina, enrolling 957 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 957 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #149, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hanahan's public schools, it stands alongside Bowen's Corner Elementary (766 students): Hanahan Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Cane Bay High (2,412 students) alongside Hanahan Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hanahan Elementary compares
Hanahan Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Hanahan Elementary.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hanahan on the city page.
Is Hanahan Elementary a good school?
Hanahan Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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