- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bluffton, SC
Okatie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Okatie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450111000819
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okatie Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Okatie Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okatie Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bluffton, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Okatie Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 450111000819 · Bluffton, SC Other · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 15.4:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Okatie Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Okatie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- May River High
May River High
1,731 students
- Bluffton High
Bluffton High
1,375 students
- Hilton Head Is
Hilton Head Island High
1,265 students
- River Ridge Ac
River Ridge Academy
1,134 students
- Beaufort High
Beaufort High
1,104 students
- This school 648
Okatie Elementary
648 students
What this shows Okatie Elementary reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okatie Elementary compares
Okatie 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 71% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,232
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 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Okatie Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaufort 01 reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Okatie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okatie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Bluffton
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
River Ridge Academy
Standard public school
1,134 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Pritchardville Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Bluffton Elementary
Standard public school
709 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Michael C. Riley Elementary
Standard public school
704 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Red Cedar Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Okatie Elementary
How many students attend Okatie Elementary?
Okatie Elementary has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bluffton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okatie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Okatie Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okatie Elementary?
21.3% of students at Okatie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okatie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Okatie Elementary is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Bluffton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okatie Elementary?
Okatie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Okatie Elementary rank among schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, Okatie Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bluffton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bluffton on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort 01?
Besides Okatie Elementary, Beaufort 01 also operates May River High (1,731 students), Bluffton High (1,375 students), and Hilton Head Island High (1,265 students). See the Beaufort 01 district page for the complete list.