- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, SC
Jackson School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450255000657
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson School has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Camden, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Jackson School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450255000657 · Camden, SC Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
Jackson School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jackson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lugoff-Elgin H
Lugoff-Elgin High
1,759 students
- Camden High
Camden High
1,136 students
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
844 students
- Blaney Element
Blaney Elementary
750 students
- Wateree Elemen 688
Wateree Elementary
688 students
- This school 530
Jackson School
530 students
What this shows Jackson School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson School compares
Jackson School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$11,753
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
White 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Jackson School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kershaw 01 reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff-Elgin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Camden
3 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson School
How many students attend Jackson School?
Jackson School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, SC. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Jackson School?
100.0% of students at Jackson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson School is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Camden, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson School?
Jackson School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jackson School rank among schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Camden, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Kershaw 01?
Besides Jackson School, Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students), Camden High (1,136 students), and Camden Middle (844 students). See the Kershaw 01 district page for the complete list.