- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-410 students YoY
Mclaurin Elementary shrank from 957 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-42.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-410 students YoY 450213001234 · Florence, SC Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 8.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Mclaurin Elementary shrank from 957 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-42.8%). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mclaurin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 552
Mclaurin Elementary
552 students
What this shows Mclaurin Elementary reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclaurin Elementary compares
Mclaurin 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 | 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 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
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
$14,162
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 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.
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
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,580
- 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
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 (~552 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), down 410.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.