- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Beach Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450249001724
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Beach Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Beach Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Beach Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Myrtle Beach Elementary held near 1,038 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 450249001724 · Myrtle Beach, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Myrtle Beach Elementary held near 1,038 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Myrtle Beach 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 1,066
Myrtle Beach Elementary
1,066 students
What this shows Myrtle Beach Elementary reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myrtle Beach Elementary compares
Myrtle Beach Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Myrtle Beach Elementary is more 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 Myrtle Beach Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Beach 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
Similar elementary schools in Myrtle Beach
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
St. James Intermediate
Standard public school
883 students 17:1 students per teacher
Myrtle Beach Primary
Standard public school
710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Standard public school
320 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Standard public school
125 students 6.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Beach Elementary
How many students attend Myrtle Beach Elementary?
Myrtle Beach Elementary has 1,066 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Myrtle Beach, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 1,038 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myrtle Beach Elementary?
100.0% of students at Myrtle Beach Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Beach Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Beach Elementary is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Beach Elementary?
Myrtle Beach Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Myrtle Beach Elementary rank among elementary schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Beach Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Myrtle Beach 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.