- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Indian Land Middle grew from 989 students in 2022-23 to 1,061 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 450258001490 · Indian Land, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,102 enr · 17.8:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Land High (1,905 students)
Indian Land Middle grew from 989 students in 2022-23 to 1,061 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Indian Land Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Land Hi
Indian Land High
1,905 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
1,390 students
- Indian Land In
Indian Land Intermediate
1,181 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary
1,161 students
- This school
Indian Land Middle
1,102 students
- Indian Land El
Indian Land Elementary
1,042 students
What this shows Indian Land Middle reports 1,102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Land Middle compares
Indian Land Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Lancaster 01 reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,390
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,102 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 989 (2022-23) → 1,061 (2023-24), up 72.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.