Enrollment
1,102
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indian Land, SC
Indian Land Middle
Federal NCES profile for Indian Land Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450258001490
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Land Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Indian Land · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Land Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Land Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Indian Land, SC.
School address
District: Lancaster 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450258001490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Land Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Land Middle
Indian Land Middle is a large middle school in Indian Land, South Carolina, enrolling 1,102 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 90% of South Carolina schools and 24% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 1,102 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 80 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lancaster 01 also operates Indian Land High (1,905 students) and Lancaster High (1,390 students) alongside Indian Land Middle.
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 Indian Land Middle compares
Indian Land Middle 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 69% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,102 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,102
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,853
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 80 expulsions.
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 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 11.7%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Indian Land Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster 01, which includes Indian Land Middle.
$11,853
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 46.8%
Federal 16.9%
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 Indian Land Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Land Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Land Middle
How many students attend Indian Land Middle?
Indian Land Middle has 1,102 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indian Land, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Land Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Land Middle is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Land Middle?
23.3% of students at Indian Land Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Land Middle?
The largest demographic group at Indian Land Middle is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Indian Land, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Land Middle?
Indian Land Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Indian Land Middle rank among public schools in Indian Land?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Land Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Indian Land, 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 Indian Land on the city page.
Is Indian Land Middle a good school?
Indian Land Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Lancaster 01?
Besides Indian Land Middle, Lancaster 01 also operates Indian Land High (1,905 students), Lancaster High (1,390 students), and Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students). See the Lancaster 01 district page for the complete list.
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