- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450255000665
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Lugoff-Elgin High held near 1,773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 450255000665 · Lugoff, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,759 enr · 20.7:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden High (1,136 students)
Lugoff-Elgin High held near 1,773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lugoff-Elgin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Leslie M. Stov 662
Leslie M. Stover Middle
662 students
What this shows Lugoff-Elgin High reports 1,759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lugoff-Elgin High compares
Lugoff-Elgin High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,753
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
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.
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
District finance for Kershaw 01 reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,759 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,744 (2022-23) → 1,773 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
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 29/100 (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 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.
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.