- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackville, SC
Macedonia Elementary-Middle
Federal NCES profile for Macedonia Elementary-Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391400124
👥 S:T ratio 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macedonia Elementary-Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 343
- students enrolled
Macedonia Elementary-Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Barnwell 48 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391400124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Macedonia Elementary-Middle held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 450391400124 · Blackville, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 13.2:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Edwards Elementary (310 students)
Macedonia Elementary-Middle held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Macedonia Elementary-Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Macedonia Elementary-Middle
343 students
- Kelly Edwards
Kelly Edwards Elementary
310 students
- Williston-Elko
Williston-Elko High
218 students
- Williston-Elko
Williston-Elko Middle
169 students
- Blackville-Hil
Blackville-Hilda High
154 students
What this shows Macedonia Elementary-Middle reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macedonia Elementary-Middle compares
Macedonia Elementary-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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▼ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,152
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
District finance for Barnwell 48 reports $19,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macedonia Elementary-Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Edwards Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston-Elko High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston-Elko Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackville-Hilda High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macedonia Elementary-Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macedonia Elementary-Middle
How many students attend Macedonia Elementary-Middle?
Macedonia Elementary-Middle has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macedonia Elementary-Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Macedonia Elementary-Middle is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% 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 Macedonia Elementary-Middle?
72.9% of students at Macedonia Elementary-Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macedonia Elementary-Middle?
Macedonia Elementary-Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Barnwell 48?
Besides Macedonia Elementary-Middle, Barnwell 48 also operates Kelly Edwards Elementary (310 students), Williston-Elko High (218 students), and Williston-Elko Middle (169 students). See the Barnwell 48 district page for the complete list.