- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Latta, SC
Latta Middle
Federal NCES profile for Latta Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450195000390
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Latta Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Latta · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Latta Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Latta Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Latta, SC.
School address
District: Dillon 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450195000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Latta Middle held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450195000390 · Latta, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12.9:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Latta Elementary (721 students)
Latta Middle held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Latta Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Latta Elementa
Latta Elementary
721 students
- Latta High
Latta High
422 students
- This school
Latta Middle
349 students
What this shows Latta Middle reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Latta Middle compares
Latta 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 9% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$10,765
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 37.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Latta Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dillon 03 reports $10,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Latta Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latta Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Latta High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Latta Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Latta Middle
How many students attend Latta Middle?
Latta Middle has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Latta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Latta Middle is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 Latta Middle?
80.3% of students at Latta Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Latta Middle?
The largest demographic group at Latta Middle is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Latta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Latta Middle?
Latta Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Latta Middle rank among public schools in Latta?
By Resource Investment Index, Latta Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Latta, 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 Dillon 03?
Besides Latta Middle, Dillon 03 also operates Latta Elementary (721 students) and Latta High (422 students). See the Dillon 03 district page for the complete list.