Enrollment
372
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Mullins Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Mullins Primary
North Mullins Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mullins, South Carolina, enrolling 372 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, North Mullins Primary is leaner than roughly 90% of South Carolina schools and 28% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 372 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #286, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students) and Mullins High (557 students) alongside North Mullins Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Mullins Primary compares
North Mullins Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion 10, which includes North Mullins Primary.
$13,793
Per student
-5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 53.6%
Federal 28.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mullins on the city page.
Is North Mullins Primary a good school?
North Mullins Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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