- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mullins, SC
North Mullins Primary
Federal NCES profile for North Mullins Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390800771
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Mullins Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mullins · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Mullins Primary has class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Mullins Primary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mullins, SC.
School address
District: Marion 10 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390800771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
North Mullins Primary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450390800771 · Mullins, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 10.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High (572 students)
North Mullins Primary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Mullins Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High
Marion High
572 students
- Mullins High
Mullins High
557 students
- Easterling Pri
Easterling Primary
431 students
- Johnakin Middl
Johnakin Middle
395 students
- Marion Interme
Marion Intermediate
390 students
- This school
North Mullins Primary
372 students
What this shows North Mullins Primary reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Mullins Primary compares
North Mullins 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$15,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.1%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, North Mullins Primary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Marion 10 reports $15,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Mullins Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easterling Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnakin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Mullins Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Mullins Primary
How many students attend North Mullins Primary?
North Mullins Primary has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mullins, SC. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mullins Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mullins Primary is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 34% 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 Mullins Primary?
100.0% of students at North Mullins Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Mullins Primary?
The largest demographic group at North Mullins Primary is African American at 66.1% of enrollment, in Mullins, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Mullins Primary?
North Mullins Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Mullins Primary rank among public schools in Mullins?
By Resource Investment Index, North Mullins Primary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mullins, 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 Marion 10?
Besides North Mullins Primary, Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students), Mullins High (557 students), and Easterling Primary (431 students). See the Marion 10 district page for the complete list.