- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Manning Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 450391501439 · Manning, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Manning High (741 students)
Manning Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Manning Elementary 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
- Manning Early
Manning Early Childhood Center
667 students
- Walker-Gamble
Walker-Gamble Elementary
547 students
- Manning Junior
Manning Junior High
483 students
- This school
Manning Elementary
473 students
What this shows Manning Elementary reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manning Elementary compares
Manning Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~473 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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.
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.