- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mullins, SC
Mccormick Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mccormick Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390800768
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccormick Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mullins · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccormick Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mullins, SC.
School address
District: Marion 10 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390800768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mccormick Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 450390800768 · Mullins, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 21.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High (572 students)
Mccormick Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 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
- Marion High
Marion High
572 students
- Mullins High
Mullins High
557 students
- Easterling Pri
Easterling Primary
431 students
- Johnakin Middl
Johnakin Middle
395 students
- Marion Interme
Marion Intermediate
390 students
- This school
Mccormick Elementary
295 students
What this shows Mccormick Elementary reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccormick Elementary compares
Mccormick 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$15,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.8%
White 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Mccormick Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion 10 reports $15,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mullins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Easterling Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnakin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccormick Elementary
How many students attend Mccormick Elementary?
Mccormick Elementary has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mullins, SC. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 48% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 65.8% of enrollment, in Mullins, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccormick Elementary?
Mccormick Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mullins?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mullins, 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 Marion 10?
Besides Mccormick Elementary, Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students), Mullins High (557 students), and Easterling Primary (431 students). See the Marion 10 district page for the complete list.