- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcbee, SC
Mcbee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcbee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450156000308
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbee Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 349
- students enrolled
Mcbee Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mcbee Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 450156000308 · Mcbee, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Mcbee Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mcbee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
657 students
- Cheraw High
Cheraw High
603 students
- Mcbee High
Mcbee High
577 students
- Edwards Elemen
Edwards Elementary
538 students
- Chesterfield H
Chesterfield High
485 students
- This school
Mcbee Elementary
349 students
What this shows Mcbee Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbee Elementary compares
Mcbee 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Mcbee Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield 01 reports $13,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcbee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheraw High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcbee Elementary
How many students attend Mcbee Elementary?
Mcbee Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcbee, SC. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbee Elementary is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Mcbee Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mcbee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcbee Elementary is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Mcbee, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbee Elementary?
Mcbee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Chesterfield 01?
Besides Mcbee Elementary, Chesterfield 01 also operates Central High (657 students), Cheraw High (603 students), and Mcbee High (577 students). See the Chesterfield 01 district page for the complete list.