- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnsboro, SC
Midlands Stem Institute
Federal NCES profile for Midlands Stem Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390901642Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midlands Stem Institute earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Winnsboro · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Midlands Stem Institute has class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midlands Stem Institute ranks #4 of 4 schools in Winnsboro, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Midlands Stem Institute grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 450390901642 · Winnsboro, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
306 enr · 18:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Midlands Stem Institute grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Midlands Stem Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- This school 306
Midlands Stem Institute
306 students
What this shows Midlands Stem Institute reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midlands Stem Institute compares
Midlands Stem Institute 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 20% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Midlands Stem Institute is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midlands Stem Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midlands Stem Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Winnsboro
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midlands Stem Institute
How many students attend Midlands Stem Institute?
Midlands Stem Institute has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnsboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlands Stem Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlands Stem Institute is 18:1, which is 26% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midlands Stem Institute?
88.5% of students at Midlands Stem Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midlands Stem Institute?
The largest demographic group at Midlands Stem Institute is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Winnsboro, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midlands Stem Institute?
Midlands Stem Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Midlands Stem Institute rank among schools in Winnsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Midlands Stem Institute ranks #4 of 4 schools in Winnsboro, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winnsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Midlands Stem Institute, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.