Enrollment
302
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manning, SC
Manning Primary
Federal NCES profile for Manning Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450391500325
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manning Primary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Manning · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 302
- students enrolled
Manning Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Primary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Manning, SC.
School address
District: Clarendon 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391500325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manning Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manning Primary
Manning Primary is a mid-sized elementary school in Manning, South Carolina, enrolling 302 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 302 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among Manning's elementary schools, it stands alongside Manning Elementary (473 students): Manning Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 15.8:1).
Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students) and East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students) alongside Manning Primary.
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 Primary compares
Manning Primary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% 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.
How Manning Primary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manning Early Childhood Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker-Gamble Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manning Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manning Primary'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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manning Primary
How many students attend Manning Primary?
Manning Primary has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manning, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manning Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manning Primary is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manning Primary?
Manning Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Manning?
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Primary ranks #1 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 Primary a good school?
Manning Primary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Primary, 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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