- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lamar, SC
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lamar-Spaulding Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450186001751
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar-Spaulding Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lamar, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186001751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 450186001751 · Lamar, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- This school
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
496 students
What this shows Lamar-Spaulding Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar-Spaulding Elementary compares
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
White 37.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Lamar-Spaulding Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar-Spaulding Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar-Spaulding Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
How many students attend Lamar-Spaulding Elementary?
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lamar, SC. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar-Spaulding Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar-Spaulding Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Lamar-Spaulding Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lamar-Spaulding Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar-Spaulding Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lamar-Spaulding Elementary is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Lamar, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar-Spaulding Elementary?
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary 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 Lamar-Spaulding Elementary rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar-Spaulding Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lamar, 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 Darlington 01?
Besides Lamar-Spaulding Elementary, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.