- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hemingway, SC
Hemingway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hemingway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450378001519
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemingway Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Hemingway · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemingway Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemingway Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hemingway, SC.
School address
District: Williamsburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450378001519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hemingway Elementary shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450378001519 · Hemingway, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingstree High (681 students)
Hemingway Elementary shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hemingway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingstree High
Kingstree High
681 students
- W.M. Anderson
W.M. Anderson Primary
364 students
- Kenneth Gardne
Kenneth Gardner Elementary
362 students
- Kingstree Midd
Kingstree Middle Magnet
341 students
- This school 269
Hemingway Elementary
269 students
- Greeleyville P 222
Greeleyville Primary
222 students
What this shows Hemingway Elementary reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemingway Elementary compares
Hemingway Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$21,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.8%
White 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Hemingway Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg 01 reports $21,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemingway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.M. Anderson Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Gardner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingstree Middle Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeleyville Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemingway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Hemingway
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemingway Elementary
How many students attend Hemingway Elementary?
Hemingway Elementary has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hemingway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemingway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemingway Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Hemingway Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hemingway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemingway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hemingway Elementary is African American at 84.8% of enrollment, in Hemingway, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemingway Elementary?
Hemingway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hemingway Elementary rank among public schools in Hemingway?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemingway Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hemingway, 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 Hemingway on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg 01?
Besides Hemingway Elementary, Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students), W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students), and Kenneth Gardner Elementary (362 students). See the Williamsburg 01 district page for the complete list.