Enrollment
1,759
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lugoff, SC
Lugoff-Elgin High
Federal NCES profile for Lugoff-Elgin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450255000665
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lugoff-Elgin High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lugoff · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lugoff-Elgin High has class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lugoff-Elgin High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lugoff, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lugoff-Elgin High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lugoff-Elgin High
Lugoff-Elgin High is a higher-need, large high school in Lugoff, South Carolina, enrolling 1,759 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 97% of South Carolina schools and 45% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 58.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,759 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kershaw 01 also operates Camden High (1,136 students) and Camden Middle (844 students) alongside Lugoff-Elgin High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lugoff-Elgin High compares
Lugoff-Elgin High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 22% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,759 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,759
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 97% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$11,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Lugoff-Elgin High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kershaw 01, which includes Lugoff-Elgin High.
$11,827
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 48.1%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lugoff-Elgin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leslie M. Stover Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lugoff-Elgin High'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
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lugoff-Elgin High
How many students attend Lugoff-Elgin High?
Lugoff-Elgin High has 1,759 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lugoff, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lugoff-Elgin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lugoff-Elgin High is 20.7:1, which is 45% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lugoff-Elgin High?
58.0% of students at Lugoff-Elgin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lugoff-Elgin High?
The largest demographic group at Lugoff-Elgin High is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Lugoff, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lugoff-Elgin High?
Lugoff-Elgin High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lugoff-Elgin High rank among public schools in Lugoff?
By Resource Investment Index, Lugoff-Elgin High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lugoff, 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 Lugoff on the city page.
Is Lugoff-Elgin High a good school?
Lugoff-Elgin High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kershaw 01?
Besides Lugoff-Elgin High, Kershaw 01 also operates Camden High (1,136 students), Camden Middle (844 students), and Blaney Elementary (750 students). See the Kershaw 01 district page for the complete list.
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