- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake City, SC
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
Federal NCES profile for J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450219001709
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet has class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake City, SC.
School address
District: Florence 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450219001709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-22.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 450219001709 · Lake City, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 10.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High (492 students)
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-22.1%). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High
492 students
- Scranton Eleme
Scranton Elementary
389 students
- This school
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
385 students
- Lake City Earl
Lake City Early Childhood Center
357 students
- J. C. Lynch El
J. C. Lynch Elementary
353 students
- Main Street El
Main Street Elementary
318 students
What this shows J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet compares
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$15,537
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 03 reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scranton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake City Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. C. Lynch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lake City
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
How many students attend J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake City, SC. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is 10.1:1, which is 29% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 36% 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 J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
100.0% of students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
The largest demographic group at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Lake City, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lake City, 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 Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 03?
Besides J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet, Florence 03 also operates Lake City High (492 students), Scranton Elementary (389 students), and Lake City Early Childhood Center (357 students). See the Florence 03 district page for the complete list.