- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, SC
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
Federal NCES profile for M. S. Bailey Child Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450264000702
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M. S. Bailey Child Development Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Clinton, SC.
School address
District: Laurens 56 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450264000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450264000702 · Clinton, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High (811 students)
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High
Clinton High
811 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle
580 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary
462 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary
422 students
- Joanna Woodson 293
Joanna Woodson Elementary
293 students
- This school 139
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
139 students
What this shows M. S. Bailey Child Development Center reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How M. S. Bailey Child Development Center compares
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, M. S. Bailey Child Development Center is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Laurens 56 reports $15,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M. S. Bailey Child Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joanna Woodson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M. S. Bailey Child Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
How many students attend M. S. Bailey Child Development Center?
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. S. Bailey Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at M. S. Bailey Child Development Center is 12.6:1, which is 12% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 M. S. Bailey Child Development Center?
100.0% of students at M. S. Bailey Child Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M. S. Bailey Child Development Center?
The largest demographic group at M. S. Bailey Child Development Center is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M. S. Bailey Child Development Center?
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does M. S. Bailey Child Development Center rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, M. S. Bailey Child Development Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurens 56?
Besides M. S. Bailey Child Development Center, Laurens 56 also operates Clinton High (811 students), Clinton Middle (580 students), and Eastside Elementary (462 students). See the Laurens 56 district page for the complete list.