- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kershaw, SC
North Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450255001763
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Kershaw · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255001763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
North Central Elementary held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450255001763 · Kershaw, SC Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
North Central Elementary held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lugoff-Elgin H
Lugoff-Elgin High
1,759 students
- Camden High
Camden High
1,136 students
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
844 students
- Blaney Element
Blaney Elementary
750 students
- Wateree Elemen 688
Wateree Elementary
688 students
- This school 509
North Central Elementary
509 students
What this shows North Central Elementary reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central Elementary compares
North Central 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 14% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$11,753
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, North Central Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kershaw 01 reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff-Elgin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Kershaw
1 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Central Elementary
How many students attend North Central Elementary?
North Central Elementary has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kershaw, SC. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Central Elementary?
84.3% of students at North Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Central Elementary is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Kershaw, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Elementary?
North Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 North Central Elementary rank among public schools in Kershaw?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kershaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Kershaw 01?
Besides North Central Elementary, Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students), Camden High (1,136 students), and Camden Middle (844 students). See the Kershaw 01 district page for the complete list.