- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galivants Ferry, SC
Midland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Midland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450249000623
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 744
- students enrolled
Midland Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Midland Elementary grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 450249000623 · Galivants Ferry, SC Other · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 20.1:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Midland Elementary grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Midland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 744
Midland Elementary
744 students
What this shows Midland Elementary reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Elementary compares
Midland Elementary is a growing 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▼ 14% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Midland Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Elementary
How many students attend Midland Elementary?
Midland Elementary has 744 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galivants Ferry, SC. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 41% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midland Elementary?
63.6% of students at Midland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Midland Elementary is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Galivants Ferry, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Elementary?
Midland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Midland Elementary, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.