- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartsville, SC
North Hartsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Hartsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450186000354
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hartsville Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hartsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hartsville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hartsville Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hartsville, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
North Hartsville Elementary shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 450186000354 · Hartsville, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
North Hartsville Elementary shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Hartsville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- This school
North Hartsville Elementary
486 students
What this shows North Hartsville Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Hartsville Elementary compares
North Hartsville Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, North Hartsville Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Hartsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hartsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Hartsville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Hartsville Elementary
How many students attend North Hartsville Elementary?
North Hartsville Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartsville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hartsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hartsville Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 North Hartsville Elementary?
100.0% of students at North Hartsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hartsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Hartsville Elementary is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Hartsville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hartsville Elementary?
North Hartsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hartsville Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hartsville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hartsville Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hartsville, 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 Hartsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides North Hartsville Elementary, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.