- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dorchester, SC
Harleyville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harleyville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450000200435
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harleyville Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dorchester · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harleyville Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harleyville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dorchester, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450000200435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Harleyville Elementary grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 450000200435 · Dorchester, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland High (680 students)
Harleyville Elementary grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harleyville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland High
Woodland High
680 students
- William Memori
William Memorial Elementary
553 students
- St. George Mid
St. George Middle
282 students
- This school 248
Harleyville Elementary
248 students
- Clay Hill Elem 174
Clay Hill Elementary
174 students
- Harleyville-Ri 169
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
169 students
What this shows Harleyville Elementary reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harleyville Elementary compares
Harleyville 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$19,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.8%
White 33.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Harleyville Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 04 reports $19,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harleyville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Memorial Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. George Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harleyville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harleyville Elementary
How many students attend Harleyville Elementary?
Harleyville Elementary has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dorchester, SC. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harleyville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harleyville Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harleyville Elementary?
100.0% of students at Harleyville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harleyville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harleyville Elementary is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Dorchester, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harleyville Elementary?
Harleyville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Harleyville Elementary rank among public schools in Dorchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Harleyville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 04?
Besides Harleyville Elementary, Dorchester 04 also operates Woodland High (680 students), William Memorial Elementary (553 students), and St. George Middle (282 students). See the Dorchester 04 district page for the complete list.