- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lugoff, SC
Lugoff-Elgin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lugoff-Elgin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450255000662
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lugoff-Elgin Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lugoff · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lugoff-Elgin Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lugoff-Elgin Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lugoff, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lugoff-Elgin Middle held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450255000662 · Lugoff, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 13.5:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
Lugoff-Elgin Middle held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lugoff-Elgin 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 649
Lugoff-Elgin Middle
649 students
What this shows Lugoff-Elgin Middle reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lugoff-Elgin Middle compares
Lugoff-Elgin 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▼ 16% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Lugoff-Elgin Middle is about as mixed as 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 Lugoff-Elgin 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lugoff-Elgin 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 (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lugoff-Elgin Middle
How many students attend Lugoff-Elgin Middle?
Lugoff-Elgin Middle has 649 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lugoff, SC. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lugoff-Elgin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lugoff-Elgin Middle is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% 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 Lugoff-Elgin Middle?
62.3% of students at Lugoff-Elgin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lugoff-Elgin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lugoff-Elgin Middle is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Lugoff, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lugoff-Elgin Middle?
Lugoff-Elgin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lugoff-Elgin Middle rank among public schools in Lugoff?
By Resource Investment Index, Lugoff-Elgin Middle ranks #1 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 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.