- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walterboro, SC
Hendersonville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hendersonville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450183000713
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hendersonville Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Walterboro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hendersonville Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hendersonville Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Walterboro, SC.
School address
District: Colleton 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450183000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Hendersonville Elementary shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 450183000713 · Walterboro, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Colleton County High (1,352 students)
Hendersonville Elementary shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hendersonville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colleton Count
Colleton County High
1,352 students
- Colleton Count
Colleton County Middle
931 students
- Forest Hills E 472
Forest Hills Elementary
472 students
- Northside Elem 428
Northside Elementary
428 students
- Cottageville E 425
Cottageville Elementary
425 students
- This school 324
Hendersonville Elementary
324 students
What this shows Hendersonville Elementary reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hendersonville Elementary compares
Hendersonville 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$14,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
White 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Hendersonville Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colleton 01 reports $14,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hendersonville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colleton County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottageville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hendersonville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Walterboro
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hendersonville Elementary
How many students attend Hendersonville Elementary?
Hendersonville Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walterboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hendersonville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hendersonville Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hendersonville Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hendersonville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hendersonville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hendersonville Elementary is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in Walterboro, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hendersonville Elementary?
Hendersonville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hendersonville Elementary rank among public schools in Walterboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hendersonville Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Walterboro, 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 Walterboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Colleton 01?
Besides Hendersonville Elementary, Colleton 01 also operates Colleton County High (1,352 students), Colleton County Middle (931 students), and Forest Hills Elementary (472 students). See the Colleton 01 district page for the complete list.