- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holly Hill, SC
Holly Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Holly Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391000853
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Hill Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 356
- students enrolled
Holly Hill Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Orangeburg · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Holly Hill Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 450391000853 · Holly Hill, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students)
Holly Hill Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Holly Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orangeburg Wil
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
992 students
- Lake Marion Hi
Lake Marion High School
692 students
- Edisto Primary
Edisto Primary
635 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
625 students
- Edisto High
Edisto High
614 students
- This school 356
Holly Hill Elementary
356 students
What this shows Holly Hill Elementary reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Hill Elementary compares
Holly Hill Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$16,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.8%
White 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Holly Hill Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangeburg reports $16,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Wilkinson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edisto Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edisto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Hill Elementary
How many students attend Holly Hill Elementary?
Holly Hill Elementary has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holly Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Hill Elementary is 14.8:1, 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 Holly Hill Elementary?
100.0% of students at Holly Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Holly Hill Elementary is African American at 77.8% of enrollment, in Holly Hill, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Hill Elementary?
Holly Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Orangeburg?
Besides Holly Hill Elementary, Orangeburg also operates Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students), Lake Marion High School (692 students), and Edisto Primary (635 students). See the Orangeburg district page for the complete list.