- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manning, SC
Manning Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Manning Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391500551
👥 S:T ratio 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manning Early Childhood Center earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Manning · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 667
- students enrolled
Manning Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Manning, SC.
School address
District: Clarendon 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391500551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+146 students YoY
Manning Early Childhood Center grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (+29.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+146 students YoY 450391500551 · Manning, SC Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 20.8:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Manning High (741 students)
Manning Early Childhood Center grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (+29.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Manning Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manning High
Manning High
741 students
- East Clarendon
East Clarendon Middle-High
722 students
- This school
Manning Early Childhood Center
667 students
- Walker-Gamble
Walker-Gamble Elementary
547 students
- Manning Junior
Manning Junior High
483 students
- Manning Elemen
Manning Elementary
473 students
What this shows Manning Early Childhood Center reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manning Early Childhood Center compares
Manning Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.8:1
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.
Student demographics
African American 62.1%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Manning Early Childhood Center is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
How Manning Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manning High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Clarendon Middle-High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker-Gamble Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manning Junior High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manning Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manning Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manning Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Manning Early Childhood Center?
Manning Early Childhood Center has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manning, SC. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), up 146.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manning Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Manning Early Childhood Center is 20.8:1, 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manning Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Manning Early Childhood Center is African American at 62.1% of enrollment, in Manning, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manning Early Childhood Center?
Manning Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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.
How does Manning Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Manning?
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Manning, 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 Manning on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarendon 06?
Besides Manning Early Childhood Center, Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students), East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students), and Walker-Gamble Elementary (547 students). See the Clarendon 06 district page for the complete list.