- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abbeville, SC
Long Cane Primary
Federal NCES profile for Long Cane Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450069000071
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Cane Primary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Abbeville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Cane Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Cane Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Abbeville, SC.
School address
District: Abbeville 60 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450069000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Long Cane Primary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 450069000071 · Abbeville, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixie High (565 students)
Long Cane Primary grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+14.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Long Cane Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixie High
Dixie High
565 students
- Abbeville High
Abbeville High
463 students
- This school
Long Cane Primary
368 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail Elementary
360 students
- Wright Middle
Wright Middle
323 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary
296 students
What this shows Long Cane Primary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Cane Primary compares
Long Cane Primary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$14,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Long Cane Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Abbeville 60 reports $14,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Cane Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Cane Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Abbeville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Long Cane Primary
How many students attend Long Cane Primary?
Long Cane Primary has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abbeville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Cane Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Cane Primary is 15.3:1, which is 7% 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 Long Cane Primary?
100.0% of students at Long Cane Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Cane Primary?
The largest demographic group at Long Cane Primary is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Abbeville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Cane Primary?
Long Cane Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Long Cane Primary rank among public schools in Abbeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Cane Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Abbeville, 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 Abbeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Abbeville 60?
Besides Long Cane Primary, Abbeville 60 also operates Dixie High (565 students), Abbeville High (463 students), and Cherokee Trail Elementary (360 students). See the Abbeville 60 district page for the complete list.