- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, SC
Longleaf Middle
Federal NCES profile for Longleaf Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450339001081
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longleaf Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Longleaf Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longleaf Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339001081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Longleaf Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 450339001081 · Columbia, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 13.3:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Longleaf Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Longleaf Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- This school 796
Longleaf Middle
796 students
What this shows Longleaf Middle reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longleaf Middle compares
Longleaf 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▼ 6% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$14,024
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
White 8.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Longleaf Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longleaf Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longleaf Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Columbia
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dent Middle
Standard public school
1,059 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo Middle
Standard public school
992 students 11:1 students per teacher
Crayton Middle
Standard public school
952 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Hand Middle
Standard public school
755 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
St. Andrews Middle
Standard public school
627 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Crossroads Intermediate
Standard public school
557 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longleaf Middle
How many students attend Longleaf Middle?
Longleaf Middle has 796 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longleaf Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Longleaf Middle is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Longleaf Middle?
69.3% of students at Longleaf Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longleaf Middle?
The largest demographic group at Longleaf Middle is African American at 76.5% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longleaf Middle?
Longleaf Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Longleaf Middle rank among middle schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Longleaf Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 02?
Besides Longleaf Middle, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.