- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elgin, SC
Leslie M. Stover Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leslie M. Stover Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450255000465
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leslie M. Stover Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Leslie M. Stover Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie M. Stover Middle ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Elgin, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Leslie M. Stover Middle held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450255000465 · Elgin, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 16.6:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
Leslie M. Stover Middle held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Leslie M. Stover Middle 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 662
Leslie M. Stover Middle
662 students
What this shows Leslie M. Stover Middle reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leslie M. Stover Middle compares
Leslie M. Stover 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▼ 10% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Leslie M. Stover Middle 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 Leslie M. Stover Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff-Elgin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leslie M. Stover Middle'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leslie M. Stover Middle
How many students attend Leslie M. Stover Middle?
Leslie M. Stover Middle has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elgin, SC. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie M. Stover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leslie M. Stover Middle is 16.6:1, which is 16% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leslie M. Stover Middle?
66.3% of students at Leslie M. Stover Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leslie M. Stover Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leslie M. Stover Middle is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Elgin, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leslie M. Stover Middle?
Leslie M. Stover Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Leslie M. Stover Middle rank among public schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie M. Stover Middle ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Elgin, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Kershaw 01?
Besides Leslie M. Stover Middle, 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.