Enrollment
744
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midland Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midland Elementary
Midland Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Galivants Ferry, South Carolina, enrolling 744 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 96% of South Carolina schools and 41% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 63.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 744 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students) and St. James High (1,826 students) alongside Midland 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 Midland Elementary compares
Midland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,785
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horry 01, which includes Midland Elementary.
$12,785
Per student
-12%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 36.1%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Midland Elementary a good school?
Midland Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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