- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mccormick, SC
Mccormick Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mccormick Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450300000800
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccormick Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mccormick · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccormick Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mccormick, SC.
School address
District: Mccormick 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450300000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mccormick Elementary shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450300000800 · Mccormick, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 10.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccormick High (192 students)
Mccormick Elementary shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mccormick Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mccormick Elementary
225 students
- Mccormick High
Mccormick High
192 students
- Mccormick Midd
Mccormick Middle
106 students
What this shows Mccormick Elementary reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccormick Elementary compares
Mccormick Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 11% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.9%
White 22.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Mccormick Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccormick 01 reports $25,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccormick Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccormick High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccormick Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccormick Elementary
How many students attend Mccormick Elementary?
Mccormick Elementary has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mccormick, SC. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 25% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 32% 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 Mccormick Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mccormick Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccormick Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mccormick Elementary is African American at 68.9% of enrollment, in Mccormick, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccormick Elementary?
Mccormick Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
How does Mccormick Elementary rank among public schools in Mccormick?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mccormick, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mccormick 01?
Besides Mccormick Elementary, Mccormick 01 also operates Mccormick High (192 students) and Mccormick Middle (106 students). See the Mccormick 01 district page for the complete list.