Enrollment
649
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lugoff-Elgin Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lugoff-Elgin Middle
Lugoff-Elgin Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lugoff, South Carolina, enrolling 649 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 62.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 649 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 206 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 649 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students) and Camden High (1,136 students) alongside Lugoff-Elgin Middle.
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 Middle compares
Lugoff-Elgin Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,827
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kershaw 01, which includes Lugoff-Elgin Middle.
$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 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
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lugoff-Elgin Middle a good school?
Lugoff-Elgin Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 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.
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