- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, SC
Mcdonald Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonald Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450228000475
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonald Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonald Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Mcdonald Elementary shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 450228000475 · Georgetown, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Mcdonald Elementary shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mcdonald Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- This school
Mcdonald Elementary
389 students
What this shows Mcdonald Elementary reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonald Elementary compares
Mcdonald 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$14,951
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
White 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Mcdonald Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdonald Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonald Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Georgetown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kensington Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Maryville Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Sampit Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Brown's Ferry Elementary
Standard public school
163 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Plantersville Elementary
Standard public school
78 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonald Elementary
How many students attend Mcdonald Elementary?
Mcdonald Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, SC. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% 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 Mcdonald Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mcdonald Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonald Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonald Elementary is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Georgetown, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonald Elementary?
Mcdonald 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 Mcdonald Elementary rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Mcdonald Elementary, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.