Enrollment
438
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 450144000210
Memminger Elementary — Charleston, SC
Federal NCES profile for Memminger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memminger Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Memminger Elementary reports 438 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% below the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% above the South Carolina average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 274 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Charleston 01 spends $20,688 per pupil district-wide, above the South Carolina average of $17,182 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.0% from local sources (property taxes), 27.7% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Memminger Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 7% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$20,688
per pupil, district-wide
— above South Carolina avg of $17,182
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 274 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 438 Top 36% in South Carolina — larger than 64% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +35% vs state
NCES ID 450144000210
Student demographics
White 50.5%
African American 40.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.6
Students per counselor 274:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charleston 01, which includes Memminger Elementary.
$20,688
Per student
+20%
vs South Carolina
Avg $17,182
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 27.7%
Federal 13.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Similar other schools in Charleston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orange Grove Charter School
Standard public school
1,170 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Daniel Island School
Standard public school
1,151 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Stiles Point Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
St. Andrew'S School of Math and Science
Standard public school
769 students 16:1 students per teacher
Springfield Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Drayton Hall Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Memminger Elementary
How many students attend Memminger Elementary?
Memminger Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is a other school in Charleston, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memminger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Memminger Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memminger Elementary?
100.0% of students at Memminger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memminger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Memminger Elementary is White at 50.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memminger Elementary?
Memminger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.