- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ninety Six, SC
Ninety Six Primary
Federal NCES profile for Ninety Six Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450240000746
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ninety Six Primary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ninety Six · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ninety Six Primary has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ninety Six Primary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ninety Six, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 52 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450240000746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ninety Six Primary grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 450240000746 · Ninety Six, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 11.8:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ninety Six High (423 students)
Ninety Six Primary grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ninety Six Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ninety Six Hig
Ninety Six High
423 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle
354 students
- Ninety Six Ele
Ninety Six Elementary
299 students
- This school
Ninety Six Primary
283 students
What this shows Ninety Six Primary reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ninety Six Primary compares
Ninety Six Primary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 21% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,391
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Ninety Six Primary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Greenwood 52 reports $13,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ninety Six Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety Six High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninety Six Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ninety Six Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ninety Six Primary
How many students attend Ninety Six Primary?
Ninety Six Primary has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ninety Six, SC. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninety Six Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninety Six Primary is 11.8:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ninety Six Primary?
58.7% of students at Ninety Six Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ninety Six Primary?
The largest demographic group at Ninety Six Primary is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Ninety Six, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ninety Six Primary?
Ninety Six Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Ninety Six Primary rank among public schools in Ninety Six?
By Resource Investment Index, Ninety Six Primary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ninety Six, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greenwood 52?
Besides Ninety Six Primary, Greenwood 52 also operates Ninety Six High (423 students), Edgewood Middle (354 students), and Ninety Six Elementary (299 students). See the Greenwood 52 district page for the complete list.