Enrollment
473
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manning, SC
Manning Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manning Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450391501439
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manning Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Manning · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 473
- students enrolled
Manning Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Manning, SC.
School address
District: Clarendon 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391501439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manning Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manning Elementary
Manning Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Manning, South Carolina, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Among Manning's elementary schools, it stands alongside Manning Primary (302 students): Manning Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 15.1:1).
Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students) and East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students) alongside Manning Elementary.
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 Manning Elementary compares
Manning Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
African American 63.0%
White 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Manning Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
How Manning Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manning High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Clarendon Middle-High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manning Early Childhood Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker-Gamble Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manning Junior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manning Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Manning
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manning Elementary
How many students attend Manning Elementary?
Manning Elementary has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manning, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manning Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manning Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manning Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manning Elementary is African American at 63.0% of enrollment, in Manning, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manning Elementary?
Manning Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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.
How does Manning Elementary rank among public schools in Manning?
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Manning Elementary a good school?
Manning Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. 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 Clarendon 06?
Besides Manning Elementary, Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students), East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students), and Manning Early Childhood Center (667 students). See the Clarendon 06 district page for the complete list.
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