- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blythewood, SC
Kelly Mill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Mill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450339000927
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Mill Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Blythewood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly Mill Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Mill Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Blythewood, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Kelly Mill Middle held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 450339000927 · Blythewood, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
979 enr · 15.1:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Kelly Mill Middle held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kelly Mill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- This school
Kelly Mill Middle
979 students
What this shows Kelly Mill Middle reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Mill Middle compares
Kelly Mill Middle 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▼ 19% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$14,024
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.2%
White 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Kelly Mill Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelly Mill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Mill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Blythewood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~979 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Mill Middle
How many students attend Kelly Mill Middle?
Kelly Mill Middle has 979 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blythewood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,058 (2022-23) → 1,023 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Mill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Mill Middle is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Mill Middle?
60.3% of students at Kelly Mill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Mill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Mill Middle is African American at 68.2% of enrollment, in Blythewood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Mill Middle?
Kelly Mill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Kelly Mill Middle rank among elementary schools in Blythewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Mill Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Blythewood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blythewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 02?
Besides Kelly Mill Middle, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.