- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Primary
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Beach Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450249001732
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Beach Primary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Beach Primary has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Beach Primary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Myrtle Beach Primary held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450249001732 · Myrtle Beach, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Myrtle Beach Primary held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Myrtle Beach Primary 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 710
Myrtle Beach Primary
710 students
What this shows Myrtle Beach Primary reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myrtle Beach Primary compares
Myrtle Beach Primary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
710
Bigger than 81% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
White 27.6%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 13.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Myrtle Beach Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Primary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Beach Primary'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.
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Standard public school
1,066 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
St. James Intermediate
Standard public school
883 students 17:1 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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Beach Primary
How many students attend Myrtle Beach Primary?
Myrtle Beach Primary has 710 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Myrtle Beach, SC. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach Primary is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myrtle Beach Primary?
100.0% of students at Myrtle Beach Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Beach Primary?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Beach Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Beach Primary?
Myrtle Beach Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does Myrtle Beach Primary rank among elementary schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Beach Primary ranks #5 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 Primary, 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.