Enrollment
552
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, SC
Mclaurin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mclaurin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450213001234
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclaurin Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclaurin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaurin Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213001234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mclaurin Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mclaurin Elementary
Mclaurin Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Florence, South Carolina, enrolling 552 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, Mclaurin Elementary is leaner than roughly 95% of South Carolina schools and 38% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (33%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Florence's public schools, it stands alongside Virtus Academy of South Carolina (756 students): Mclaurin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.9:1 vs 16.4:1).
Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students) and South Florence High (1,580 students) alongside Mclaurin Elementary.
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 Mclaurin Elementary compares
Mclaurin Elementary 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$13,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
African American 49.5%
White 33.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Mclaurin Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence 01, which includes Mclaurin Elementary.
$13,158
Per student
-10%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 46.0%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mclaurin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclaurin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Florence
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Standard public school
756 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
North Vista Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Child Development Center at Woods Road
Standard public school
189 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
R.N. Beck Child Development Center
Standard public school
168 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mclaurin Elementary
How many students attend Mclaurin Elementary?
Mclaurin Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclaurin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclaurin Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 38% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 43% 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 Mclaurin Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mclaurin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclaurin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mclaurin Elementary is African American at 49.5% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclaurin Elementary?
Mclaurin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mclaurin Elementary rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaurin Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Mclaurin Elementary a good school?
Mclaurin Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. 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 Florence 01?
Besides Mclaurin Elementary, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.
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