- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orangeburg, SC
Mellichamp Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mellichamp Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450391001694
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mellichamp Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Orangeburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mellichamp Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mellichamp Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Orangeburg, SC.
School address
District: Orangeburg · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Mellichamp Elementary shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-21.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 450391001694 · Orangeburg, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 8.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students)
Mellichamp Elementary shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-21.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mellichamp Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orangeburg Wil
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
992 students
- Lake Marion Hi
Lake Marion High School
692 students
- Edisto Primary
Edisto Primary
635 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
625 students
- Edisto High
Edisto High
614 students
- This school 144
Mellichamp Elementary
144 students
What this shows Mellichamp Elementary reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mellichamp Elementary compares
Mellichamp 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$16,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.4%
White 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Mellichamp Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangeburg reports $16,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mellichamp Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Wilkinson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edisto Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edisto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mellichamp Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Orangeburg
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mellichamp Elementary
How many students attend Mellichamp Elementary?
Mellichamp Elementary has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orangeburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mellichamp Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mellichamp Elementary is 8.5:1, which is 41% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 46% 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 Mellichamp Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mellichamp Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mellichamp Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mellichamp Elementary is African American at 85.4% of enrollment, in Orangeburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mellichamp Elementary?
Mellichamp Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mellichamp Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orangeburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mellichamp Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Orangeburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orangeburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Orangeburg?
Besides Mellichamp Elementary, Orangeburg also operates Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students), Lake Marion High School (692 students), and Edisto Primary (635 students). See the Orangeburg district page for the complete list.