- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Myrtle Beach, SC
Lakewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450249000632
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary ranks #1 of 10 schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lakewood Elementary held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450249000632 · Myrtle Beach, SC Other · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 15.2:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Lakewood Elementary held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 866
Lakewood Elementary
866 students
What this shows Lakewood Elementary reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Elementary compares
Lakewood Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▼ 20% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,222
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 8.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Lakewood Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Myrtle Beach
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
River Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
1,426 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Carolina Forest Elementary
Standard public school
1,336 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Ocean Bay Elementary
Standard public school
1,181 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Forestbrook Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
St. James Elementary
Standard public school
884 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Socastee Elementary
Standard public school
850 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~866 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has 866 students enrolled. It is a public school in Myrtle Beach, SC. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 883 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Elementary?
59.3% of students at Lakewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Lakewood Elementary rank among schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary ranks #1 of 10 schools in Myrtle Beach, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Myrtle Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Lakewood Elementary, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.